How to Deal with Bad Neighbors Part 3

This section of "How to Deal with Bad Neighbors" deals with those annoying dog-loving neighbors. Granted, I like dogs, and so do a lot of other people. But these neighbors that yell, scream, and cuss at their dogs at the top of their lungs get a little old. We also know the neighbors that don't clean up after the dog. Day after day, you get dog crap on your shoes because they won't clean it up. Then there's the neighbors with the dog that won't shut up. You wake up at 4 in the morning because it wants to go out. Well, some of these little tricks won't get rid of the dog, but it will annoy them every bit as much as it annoys you.

The first trick is the "Wolf Howl." Dogs, as we all know, cannot stand another dog barking. It sends them absolutely insane. However, the thing that most dogs cannot stand is a wolf howl. A wolf or wolf pups making noise absolutely sends dogs off the wall. There are actually songs and soundtracks online of just wolves howling. Buy one of these, set it to a high volume, and then just wait. The dogs will go crazy, and so will your neighbors.

The next trick is the best one for those mornings that you just know your drunken neighbors are going to be incredibly hung over. "The Dog Whistle" is great. Buy a good field whistle for dogs, preferably with a tuner. Remington makes a great one that is only around 6 or 7 dollars. Set your alarm for 4-5 a.m., after you are sure that the party is over and they are just getting into a good sleep. Blow the whistle, tune it until the dog goes crazy, and then just doze back off. The neighbors are now stuck with a crazy dog, and you can fall back asleep with a good set of earplugs, and a smug sense of self-satisfaction.

A good trick that is not very creative involves dog poo and a door. "Dog Poo in Front of the Door" is not a creative name. However, it is descriptive. This is for the neighbors that do not clean up after their dog. Get your hands on a shovel or pooper-scooper, and begin your collection. One night, simply go all around the yard looking for crap, scoop it up, and put it right in front of the door. This isn't creative at all, but it is amazing. They open the door, and then the pleasant aroma of sitting poo permeates the air in their apartment, and if you are lucky, they walk outside. This is a great way to teach them to clean up after their dog.