I get on pretty well with my neighbours but a few months ago they got a dog, Staffy I think it is that barks continually day and night. I'm in most days and a lot of the time I'm having to sit with headphones on to block out the noise. I cannot sit out in my garden because of the noise, my sleep is disturbed and I am ready to kill the ****er. It doesn't matter where in the house I am I can hear it, even the attic.

Whats the best way of resolving the situation because I'm ready to kill it.

I think you have been pretty patient to be honest, I bet they are at the end of their tether also.

It took about a month and a half for my dog to completely stop barking at night; luckily he is also quiet when left, unless someone walks up the side of the house. I sat outside with the car windows open listening for any noise from him at random points. I felt a bit of a muppet but I did not want to annoy the neighbours, maybe they are not aware of the noise in the day?

We ignored the noise completely and it worked, he realised that barking does not get him attention, just ignored. I think I'd have a word with them if you get on well, even if at the moment they are just work on the night time barking it would be an improvement; I can't imagine they are happy either. Just remember it may take time, but at least you will know they are working on it. I think there may be a thread on here somewhere about barking dogs with advice on how to stop it, maybe print it off for them? As a new dog owner myself dog advice is usually very welcome :)

If you get on well with your neighbours it may well be worth going round to see them and explaining nicely that the dog is driving you insane and see if they have any plans in action to try and quieten the dog, ie a behaviourist to help them. If they have no plans and are simply hoping the problem will go away its worth telling them that you do not want to fall out but the noise is driving you to distraction and its simply not fair to inflict this on you. You could then suggest they get professional training advice.

I do sympathise and hope it sorts out very soon

the best way to get a positive result from them may be to begin with asking how they are getting on with their new dog, and gently mention you've heard him bark quite a lot - and does that bother them?

this gives you the opportunity to sympathise and mention that you've read some great advice on the net on how to deal with a constantly barking dog

If they don't seem to think there is a problem, then's the time to mention that it's making you unhappy, and that you don't really want to fall out over it, but it really has to stop