Six Rules for Respecting Your Neighbors and Keeping Your Dog Happy

Dogs can make our lives whole, but if your dog isn’t well-behaved, you could end up with a lot of problems with neighbors.

Keep Up with Preventatives and Vet Care

Did you know that one dog with heartworms can dramatically increase the chance of other animals in the area contracting the deadly disease? Diseases and parasites can be contagious, so it is essential to keep your dog’s health in check. Administer heartworm preventatives and flea control on a monthly basis, and keep vaccinations updated.

Exercise Your Pup

Dogs tend to have a lot of energy. If they don’t burn some of that energy off, owners often end up with behavioral problems. Bored dogs can be destructive to your property, as well as any that you share with your neighbors (fences, bushes, squirrels, etc.). To avoid damage, and dilemmas between neighbors go for a few walks a day and engage in some play.

Socialize Your Dog with People and Pets

If your dog is anxious around other people and animals, chances are your neighbors will be anxious around you. Get your dog used to other people and pets by taking them to a dog park. Taking your dog to an area dog park is the perfect opportunity to meet local animals and teach your dog how to behave around other pups.

Don’t Let Pet Waste Pile Up

One of the top complaints from neighborhoods with pets is people not picking up after their animals. Stay prepared for any poop situation with your own stash of bags, and have a strategy for keeping your yard sanitized.

Avoid Using Tethers or Chains

It may be tempting to leave your pup out on a tether or chain during the day, but this can lead to problems with your dog’s behavior, as well as issues with your neighbors. Dogs left out on chains are more likely to act aggressively to passersby and other pets.

Observe Quiet Hours

Barking is your dog’s way of expressing emotions and excitement. If you have neighbors nearby, however, you’ll want to be aware of when your pups are expressing themselves. Don’t let your dog bark or whine late at night or early in the morning, and take steps to put a stop to excessive barking. If you’re away from home, try not to leave your dog outside while you’re gone.

Don’t let your dog become the “problem child” of your neighborhood. Keep your neighbors, and your pet, happy and healthy and help your pup make friends everywhere you go.

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