For you people that don't like hunters...

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Karen
As Twisterdog said. please don't stereotype these people, and just think all hunters are like them. I'm not saying even they are bad people. Get to know them first, go over with a parent, introduce yourselves, and your dogs - give them a chance!

I do talk to strange dogs, but I'd never yell at them! Often if I ask "Why are you barking?" the dog stops barking for a moment to stare at me!

I totally agree with you karen!!!

My dad hunts, I think it is better to know what you are eating then to buy some ground beef fromt he store IMO. But whatever I will stick to my moose and deer meet. I dont like the fact that you label all hunters.

Of course, a lot of hunters have dogs; pointers, beagles, huntin' dogs.

lol my dad has oscar!!! lmao

[popcornbird]

That's why I said...........it depends on the species of birds. The more common species (parakeets, cockatiels, etc.) are much too *low-toned* for their voices to go through the walls. I find it funny that I live in a neighborhood with houses close together, and almost every other house has some kind of bird, yet I have NEVER heard a single one of them. Maybe a very *faint* chirping when our windows are open in the summer, but otherwise.........NEVER.

As for dogs not being heard when *in the house*, I'm sorry, but I disagree with that completely. We can very well hear our neighbors' dogs barking when they are in the house. Its just not loud enough to complain about or worry about.

And comparing a cat with a dog voice-wise is just ridiculous. Cat's barely have a voice........their meow is sooooooo soft and quiet. Parrots....yes, they can be noisy depending on the species. My birds are considerably quiet though they have their noisy times.........it doesn't last more than 10 minutes before they quiet down again. My friend's conure on the other hand can talk continuously for hours straight, and it DOES get annoying, but he isn't heard outside his walls. Some people get offended too fast. Just because people get annoyed by the barking of a dog, doesn't mean they dislike them or anything like that. I have NOTHING against my neighbor's dog. If I did, I would've done something about it. After having many talks with the neighbors throughout the years and having no positive result, I can say we have the right to call on them as well........but honestly, we aren't such people and don't have the heart to do that, so we've decided to *put up* with it. Complaints about dog barking is VERY common, and its actually one of the *rules* of our neighborhood, that constantly barking dogs should be reported. Complaints about birds are rare. You need a whole flock of noisy parrots to start getting complaints from neighbors........however one dog is enough to cause a rattle on the entire street. Now I DON'T dislike dogs AT ALL, and I'm NOT saying that! I'm just sick of this dog's loud barks and howls. He kept me awake since 2am last night and I'm not happy about that. Of course its the owner's fault, but sheesh.........why do you folks have to go about supporting every dog out there? I'm not saying birds don't disturb neighbors.......just saying its no where as common as dogs,.......and that is a FACT........deny it all you want.....it will still remain a fact....... People with loud dogs have the responsibility to be considerate and care about their neighbors' feelings. When you have neighbor's, you have to care about them. We care about our neighbors' feelings and would never do anything to disturb them. I feel we deserve the same respect in return.

*end of rant*

[2kitties]

Still borrowing my brain, cat?

i've really missed having the other half of my brain around!

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by 2kitties
Still borrowing my brain, cat?

I figure some people around here prolly think we only have a half of one anyhow, so, why not?

[Kfamr]

Hmm.. What's an oxymoron, Cat?

[trayi52]

Popcorn, you should hear Charlie Sweet, he can sound just like a dog whining, and a phone dialing. Sometimes I think my dogs are wanting into the living room, and find out it is Charlie wanting me to let the dog in. By the way Charlie owns his own chihuahua. Its name is Gaucho, when Charlie is loose, he follows that dog everywhere, and crys into his ear, or sings to him. If you pick that dog up, you are doomed, Charlie will attack.
Sorry, I guess I got off the subject there.

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by trayi52
Charlie Sweet, he can sound just like a dog whining, and a phone dialing.

I need to hear that! I am laughing just imagining it....

[Kfamr]

If you told my dog to "shut up" i'd get offended. As twisterdog said, dogs can't understand English -- But, I can. So, it would be the same if you told my kid to shut up.

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by Kfamr
If you told my dog to "shut up" i'd get offended. As twisterdog said, dogs can't understand English -- But, I can. So, it would be the same if you told my kid to shut up.

I've never told a dog to shut up. I just said there have been times I FELT like doing that. I never DID do that though, and I don't think I would.

Tray, Charlie Sweet sounds SO adorable! My friend's conure learned to bark from his neighbor's dog.......and when you tell him *bark*....he goes *woof woof*. TOO cute! Popcorn and Muffin talk back and forth to the neighbor's dogs, but in bird language.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by popcornbird
I've never told a dog to shut up. I just said there have been times I FELT like doing that. I never DID do that though, and I don't think I would.

Ok,
back at ya sweetpea!


I don't find a dog's bark annoying at all. Neither do I really find a cat's meow or a bird's "sing" annoying, but it can be and if a dog does barks too much , then you should speak to the owner.

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Ok,
back at ya sweetpea!


I don't find a dog's bark annoying at all. Neither do I really find a cat's meow or a bird's "sing" annoying, but it can be and if a dog does barks too much , then you should speak to the owner.

*Bangs head against the wall*

How many times do I have to say.......WE DID!!!!!!!!! It doesn't work. We've about given up. *sigh* SOMEONE doesn't read my posts properly, or perhaps doesn't choose to comprehend them.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by popcornbird
*Bangs head against the wall*

How many times do I have to say.......WE DID!!!!!!!!! It doesn't work. We've about given up. *sigh* SOMEONE doesn't read my posts properly, or perhaps doesn't choose to comprehend them.

Or perhaps I didn't read one or two. No need to be snobby about it, it's a misunderstanding. Thanks for making my day!

SOMEONE.

[Rio and Me]

I can sometimes find that a dog that barks to much for no reason, is trying to say something (not literally,lol), around here (my house) unless someone is at the door or they think somone that is walking by is a threat theyll bark, rarly a dog barks non stop, unless its stuck outside for a long time etc!
but i would find it annoying if something easy can be done about it (love, attention) but as some PT's know their dogs just like to bark!
I fox hunt on my horse each season around the moor with the local hunt,
Am i a bad person?
I know that here (i dont know if its the same in your country) thats foxs are a terrible pest to farmers, (i wont get into it) so we go out in season and pick of the weak ones! it keeps the population down, and helps farmers with their livstock etc!
Ky and Rio

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by Kfamr
Or perhaps I didn't read one or two. No need to be snobby about it, it's a misunderstanding. Thanks for making my day!

SOMEONE.

What a coincidence it must be then, that SOMEONE has a *misunderstanding* with each and EVERY ONE of my posts..........

[harpmom]

My next door neighbors are among the nicest and most generous people you'll ever want to meet. He also hunts: mostly quail and deer. They were planning a quail hunt this past Saturday morning and their dogs must have known about it because Lexie, the 10-year-old Brittany, barked all night! She's deaf as a stone so asking her to "Be quiet!" is not at all effective. Fortunately, she is not particularly loud (actually hubby's snoring was more annoying) so I was able to roll over and ignore it. Shutting the window and putting on a fan also helped.

What I find more difficult to deal with is the Labs on the other side of us wrestling on their deck at 5:00 a.m.!