Dog Barking Drama: When Neighbourly Conflicts Turn Threatening

[NorthernRyland]

1 hour ago, ubonr1971 said:

I think Thais, in general, have no idea about dogs. In 12 years Ive rarely seen anyone walk their dog for exercise. Only once I think. 

 

 

They often see dogs as vermin and have no problems letting them die from diseases on the sides of roads. The ones who like dogs do indeed seem to not understand them and are neglectful.

 

Keeping dogs as house pets appears to be a really new part of Thai society and they just don't know much yet. The business is booming though since birth rates collapse in Thailand and women are working office jobs and keeping pets instead of raising children at home like before.

[hotsun]

4 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

 

They often see dogs as vermin and have no problems letting them die from diseases on the sides of roads. The ones who like dogs do indeed seem to not understand them and are neglectful.

 

Keeping dogs as house pets appears to be a really new part of Thai society and they just don't know much yet. The business is booming though since birth rates collapse in Thailand and women are working office jobs and keeping pets instead of raising children at home like before.

Ive seen thais beat dogs and ive seen them beat kids. The transition should be seamless

[steven100]

6 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

They often see dogs as vermin and have no problems letting them die from diseases

I disagree  .....   so why allow 1,000,000 soi dogs to crap everywhere and bite kids. Why not destroy the vermin if that's the case instead of dumb thais feeding them on the street so they live and breed more vermin ???

[NorthernRyland]

8 minutes ago, steven100 said:

I disagree  .....   so why allow 1,000,000 soi dogs to crap everywhere and bite kids. Why not destroy the vermin if that's the case instead of dumb thais feeding them on the street so they live and breed more vermin ???

I mean they see them as a lowly form of life. Why they feed them and then allow to become diseased and suffer is a mystery.

 

The other month I saw a puppy get hit by a car and owner just dragged the body off the road and threw it down. They'll feed them but don't really care about them. Kind of like how we view keeping fish or something like that. 

[morrobay]

^^^ Idiots compassion ^^^

[newbee2022]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

A contentious dispute between neighbours has garnered widespread attention after a woman received a threatening letter about her dog's barking. The letter, posted on March 11 in the Adorable Dog Lovers Facebook group, accused her of allowing her pet to disturb the community. The neighbour ominously warned that if the barking didn't cease, they would kill the dog.

 

The letter urged the owner to be considerate of the community's peace. The online post quickly attracted a variety of reactions, with some advising the owner to evaluate her dog's behaviour, while others suggested involving the police due to the threat.

 

Several commenters offered alternatives, such as dog training to reduce excessive barking, or mediating the issue with building management to explore solutions.

 

 

 

In response, the woman clarified on her Facebook page that her dog does not bark persistently but responds to stimuli like passing people or other dogs. She assured that she regularly checks with nearby residents and has received feedback indicating minimal disturbance.

 

The owner acknowledged her dog's barking but argued the letter's claims were exaggerated. She called for a measured approach to the situation, advocating for dialogue and understanding to prevent further escalation. The incident highlights the challenges in balancing pet ownership with community harmony and the importance of seeking amicable solutions to neighbourhood disputes, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-12

 

 

So it's a fact that her dog's barking is disturbing. 

She has to react in a proper way. Dog training or move out or keep the dog inside eg.

[schultzlivgthai]

Of course the owner doesn’t think her little doggy barks too much, I bet! I don’t see Thai people train or discipline their dogs.  50 dogs living near or at the landfill, starving, fighting and mating constantly. Not sure about dogs and the Thai culture, sadly it’s depressing 

[jippytum]

even small dogs in a confined space like a condo can be really annoying for neibours..

Some owners are oblivious to the fact a yapping dog can be very annoying and indignant when a complaint is brought to their  attention. 

[Dogbarker]

Been there done that got the username. Seriously can get very bad for the farang. I know .. anyway best bet is to try and involve the Head Man if in a village .. that helped. Eventually  the perpetrator  was discovered . Please be  very careful taking on neighbours .... ! 

[Spock]

4 hours ago, steven100 said:

I disagree  .....   so why allow 1,000,000 soi dogs to crap everywhere and bite kids. Why not destroy the vermin if that's the case instead of dumb thais feeding them on the street so they live and breed more vermin ???

Largely because Thais do not believe in neutering animals so the dog populate grows. Plus they basically only like puppies and the adult dogs too often end up looking into their old home from the outside. This is a different case involving someone actually keeping the adult dogs but allowing them to bark all day. I wonder if the dogs are forced to lead their entire lives outdoors, hence lack the control that owners might exert if the animals were allowed to live indoors. One way or another, Thais in general are not among the world's most knowledgeable pet owners.

[ronnie50]

I think I posted this story before - but it fits here:

 

There useed to be a series on UK television called "Noisy or Nasty Neighbours" or similar.

 

In one episode, one family complained to BBC/ITV about how their neighbour's dog was constantly barking at all times of day/night. It would be worse if he went away for a holiday and left the dog there - barking constantly. The family complained to him, but he did nothing. So they recorded the dog barking and put it on a loud speaker (looped), pointed it at their neighbour's home, and turned it up full blast when THEY went on holidays. 

 

Even after the dog died they kept playing it over and over.. 🙃

[ronster]

So is it constantly barking with people/ cars going past or does it only do it when she goes out and if the latter is she leaving it for hours ?

We have a Pomeranian that wife was given by her friend as the condo block owner where they stayed said it barked all day so either they left or the dog.

They would go out to work all day leaving it alone and it would bark whenever it heard people talking or walking past the room door . Must have really liked their room as they paid 18000bht for the dog only 8 months before .

[Thingamabob]

A pathetic letter from the neighbour, however the threat contained in it merits police action.

[Thingamabob]

4 hours ago, steven100 said:

I disagree  .....   so why allow 1,000,000 soi dogs to crap everywhere and bite kids. Why not destroy the vermin if that's the case instead of dumb thais feeding them on the street so they live and breed more vermin ???

See a doctor, soon.

[Gandtee]

16 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

No it doesn't.

It highlights one nasty neighbour who probably does not like dogs.

 

Dogs bark regularly near my place.

Always, when a 'stranger' is in the area.

That stranger can be a person, another dog, a snake or whatever.

25 years of living here, doors and windows always open, safe because barking dogs keep it that way. 

Same here. But it's a different kettle of fish if you live in close contact with a neighbours barking dog.

[steven100]

20 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

See a doctor, soon.

excuse me  !     you think it's ok to have soi dogs roaming the streets and idiot Thais feeding them  ??

 

you think it's ok to have your dogs barking all day and night   ??

 

your the one who needs to see a doctor,  not me buddy    !!!!           

 

[Thingamabob]

3 minutes ago, steven100 said:

excuse me  !     you think it's ok to have soi dogs roaming the streets and idiot Thais feeding them  ??

 

you think it's ok to have your dogs barking all day and night   ??

 

your the one who needs to see a doctor,  not me buddy    !!!!           

 

Those who hate dogs, or any animal, need help.

[steven100]

3 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Those who hate dogs, or any animal, need help.

you need to see a phycologist quickly       

[black tabby12345]

House dogs' bark for prolonged time.

Often takes place when the owners don't properly look after them; not walking them enough.

In that respect, the keeper is to blame.

Barking at intruder is one thing.

Barking on minutes/hours meaninglessly is another.

[Thingamabob]

3 minutes ago, steven100 said:

you need to see a phycologist quickly       

Before attempting to write learn how to spell.

[biggles45]

17 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

safe because barking dogs keep it that way

No it's not! Dogs around me bark at anything and everything they see. Happens all the time, at any time and everybody just ignores them because it means nothing! 

[erectem]

16 hours ago, NorthernRyland said:

Thailand is rife with these and yes they're terrible. Look at the map anywhere in Chiang Mai and you'll find these everywhere. 🤮

 

 

 

[erectem]

7 hours ago, proton said:

 

Somebody near us takes doggie out for exercise- they tie it to the back of a bike then ride around!

I see Thais walking  their dogs many times where I live.  Oh...maybe it's the farang's maids.!

[bluemoon58]

9 hours ago, daveAustin said:

… or they bark incessantly because that’s what they do. Yours is a typical ‘dog person’ response. What a world to live in! When they recreationally bark like that, they are a menace to everyone bar the owner. I’d bet my bottom dollar that most people in the vicinity of that noisy mutt are pissed off. Thailand’s stray dog problem and relationship with dogs in general (I.e keep them caged, let them intentionally bark all day, biting kids, causing road accidents etc) is third world and one of the downsides to living here. 
 

There’s one by us, albeit probably 100m away, that stays chained up in the back garden and can recreationally yap ALL day. It’s disturbing from a high up condo so must be a nightmare for next door neighbors. Not really the dog’s fault, it is squarely on the selfish owners. Big fines should be dished out to get these selfish people to change their ways or you’ll have more of the above… people taking it into their own hands and killing their dogs.

 

The way it goes in other countries is you get a warning from the authorities followed by a fine, then if it continues you lose the dog. This is how it works in a civilised society to prevent people’s lives from being disturbed by others. Putting up with it because it’s ’good for security’ lol is head in the clouds Thaier than Thai nonsense. 

Dog's don't bark for no reason unless they're unhappy. That is down to the owners. Yes, I'm a dog lover and mine only barks at scooters passing. I tell him to shush and he shushes. Training, training, training! 

[Thingamabob]

49 minutes ago, steven100 said:

you need to see a phycologist quickly       

Thank you for the recommendation but, as already advised, best to learn how to spell before attempting to write.

[steven100]

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

So it's a fact that her dog's barking is disturbing. 

She has to react in a proper way. Dog training or move out or keep the dog inside eg.

' She has to react in a proper way '  

 

no she doesn't  .......    she's Thai remember  !     

[newbee2022]

4 minutes ago, steven100 said:

' She has to react in a proper way '  

 

no she doesn't  .......    she's Thai remember  !     

Maybe she is an exemption from assumptions 🙏

[steven100]

8 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Thank you for the recommendation but, as already advised, best to learn how to spell before attempting to write.

You have to see a psychologists asap.  You seem to think that if someone doesn't agree with a dog barking all night then they must hate dogs.       

[thesetat]

Pretty stupid of the man to make a note and send it to the dog owner. Would have been better off remaining anonymous and just killing the dog if that is really what he wanted to do. Now he is helpless to take any action against the dog or the owner. And if he does it will surely be used against him.. 

[spidermike007]

There are a huge number of people that will not take any responsibility for their animals, whether their dogs are barking non-stop, biting people or just creating an absolute nuisance. They simply will not take responsibility and they refuse to discipline their dog on any level, or train their dog. To me that represents a lack of personal discipline on the part of the owner. 

 

 Alot of people are the same way with their kids, you could say the art of parenting is lost, and so is the art of raising a dog. I used to have a neighbor who had an incredibly obnoxious dog and we complained about it a couple times and the guy went ballistic. He just could not handle anybody criticizing his precious pet. So sad. So pathetic.