Posts Tagged ‘Dog Barking’

A studio apartment presents a unique set of challenges if you want to become a pet owner. You may be comfortable with the location, space and environment of a small living space, but it might not be right for certain types of animals. Here are some things to consider before you go searching for a […] read more

A barking dog alarm is a home security solution for renters who want to protect themselves by tricking intruders into thinking that there is an attack dog waiting on the other side of your door. Sometimes your lease prohibits you from owning a dog, or you just don’t have the time to take care of one. You can get […] read more

Unless you are very fortunate, you will eventually encounter the neighbor from hell. This type of neighbor seems oblivious to your existence, even though you live right next-door. Their behavior includes many disturbing activities including noise, constant traffic in and out of the apartment, slamming doors, and leaving garbage in the hallway for days. These […] read more

When your apartment is separated from your neighbors' by nothing more than a thin wall, it’s inevitable that you hear what's happening on the other side. You hear their music, their fights, and their routine comings and goings. But most of the time, you can expect things to be quiet ... unless your neighbor has a dog that won't stop barking. When dog barking doesn't stop, it can really make life in your apartment miserable. Even worse is a dog that barks throughout the night, causing you to lose sleep and be less productive at work. So what can you do to stop your neighbor's barking dog? read more

Noisy neighbors are a nuisance to us all. Sometimes they can be convinced to calm down; sometimes not. Beyond working with your neighbors, landlord, and perhaps even the police in extreme cases, you can take some steps to make your apartment a less noisy place. read more

Pets are people too—well, maybe not, but they’re still important parts of your life. And since they’re not people, they have a hard time watching out for themselves. This means you have to do some work in order to protect your pets from potential dangers. Here’s a list of possible dangers lurking in your apartment, and steps you can take to protect your pets from them.   read more

You haven’t gotten any sleep in two weeks because the neighbors above you seem to be part of a marathon, practicing every night by running from their bedroom to the kitchen, the bathroom, the living room, and even down the stairs. And of course, the neighbors on both sides of you are having a competition to see who can drown out the other’s music at 3 in the morning. What about the neighbor whose dog pees all over your patio furniture? What do all of your neighbors have in common? They make your life hell and just renewed their lease for another year. What can you do? Learn how to deal with a bad neighbor. read more