New neighbors dogs constantly waking the baby....what should I do?

**Karen** · 03-09-2010, 12:41 PM

They are new. Drop by, talk to them in the nicest way possible, and explain the situation. And you know what? Between anything they do, and life taking its natural course, the baby will likely get accustomed to it eventually anyway. Infants are remarkably flexible critters.

**pomtzu** · 03-09-2010, 12:47 PM

I would talk to them first if you feel comfortable doing that, and then if it continues, you should report it to management.

**Freckles** · 03-09-2010, 01:44 PM

Maybe take the baby with you when you talk to the neighbors?

**Cataholic** · 03-09-2010, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

They are new. Drop by, talk to them in the nicest way possible, and explain the situation. And you know what? Between anything they do, and life taking its natural course, the baby will likely get accustomed to it eventually anyway. Infants are remarkably flexible critters.

Perhaps some babies are. I had this very issue with J, and it was horrendous. Horrendous. Some babies (and people) are very light sleepers. I have very little tolerance for other people infringing on my rights. I don't infringe on theirs.

**iluvterriers** · 03-09-2010, 05:34 PM

Thanks everyone for you imput/advice.

Thankfully the dog is starting to calm down. Turns out only 1 was theirs the other belonged to a friend who helped them move from out of state. Now that there is just one dog, there isn't much if any noise at all. Its been a quiet afternoon since, thankfully.

I actually didn't talk with them, my friend who was visiting around lunch talked with them on her way out and then she called me.

So atleast we know now. But it has been a long two days so I am going just relax now.

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 03-10-2010, 05:36 AM

Maybe they weren't aware that you had a new baby and now they know will be a bit more considerate.

**Taz_Zoee** · 03-10-2010, 10:37 AM

Glad to hear it seems to be calming down now.
But I just wanted to suggest playing soft music while your daughter is sleeping. That might help drown out any noises and help her stay asleep.
I know if I were to ever have children they would have to get use to dogs barking and loud music. That's what goes on in this house.