Letter from HOA, barking of dog is nuisance

vita007 · 03-05-2011, 10:05 PM

I live in Cypress Texas , living in this house for 5 years with my husb and son , my GSD came here since he was 6 months old, now he is almost 5 yrs old. I have a letter from the homeowners saying that he barks too much. Yes he is a barker but only when I take him out for his ditties or play or watch my son when he is outside playing(outside is back yard). He is that way , i live in a corner on a house. when some one walks by , sure he barks. He is not aggressive , is just protective. He lives inside the house. Now we have a letter : Article VI Section L: General Nuisances. Now my husb says that he is going to find a place for him because the next thing is that they will come and take him away. Is that possible? ... I don't want to loose him, my son is in tears. Please any advice? what should I do? Thank you

DharmasMom · 03-05-2011, 10:12 PM

HOA, such a PITA!! Seriously, mine is great about keeping the grass cut and picking up the trash but some of the other things, Sheesh, they annoy me! Anyway, I don't know how to teach it but I'm sure some here can help you but there is a quiet command or a no- bark command. I wish my next door neighbors would teach their dogs that one.

Good luck, it would suck to have to lose your dog because of stupid rules.

missmychance · 03-05-2011, 10:14 PM

I dont see what the problem is if he lives inside. I would contact hoa and find out any specifics. If his barking is only when your outside with him and not at night there shouldn't be any problem unless its someone who might have issues with gsd's that is making the complaint. Mine barks when neighbors walk by, thats what dogs do. If my neighbors ever complained to community center (military housing) we would move before we got rid of our dog.

vita007 · 03-05-2011, 10:17 PM

He knows all commands , i stay at home with him. actually he cant help it. when he goes out he has to bark. my concern is how bad the hoa will get?, or can they do it?

LisaT · 03-05-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vita007

I live in Cypress Texas , living in this house for 5 years with my husb and son , my GSD came here since he was 6 months old, now he is almost 5 yrs old. I have a letter from the homeowners saying that he barks too much. Yes he is a barker but only when I take him out for his ditties or play or watch my son when he is outside playing(outside is back yard). He is that way , i live in a corner on a house. when some one walks by , sure he barks. He is not aggressive , is just protective. He lives inside the house. Now we have a letter : Article VI Section L: General Nuisances. Now my husb says that he is going to find a place for him because the next thing is that they will come and take him away. Is that possible? ... I don't want to loose him, my son is in tears. Please any advice? what should I do? Thank you

I don't believe that an HOA can take away your dog. I do think that they can fine you, and continue to fine you. Be sure to actually read your CC&R's and see what they say. Some HOA's can't collect fines until you move, others will take you to court right away, so what happens if you don't pay the fine is another question.

It sounds like your dog is left in the yard unattended?

DharmasMom · 03-05-2011, 10:17 PM

I would also check on what the noise laws are in your area. In my county dogs can bark from 7a until 11p after that they have to be quiet or inside or the owner can be fined. I don't think my HOA can trump the law. If you have a noise law and you are falling with in it then your HOA may not be able to say "boo" to you.

GSDElsa · 03-05-2011, 10:21 PM

This sounds a lot more like a question for a legal counsel than a GSD board if you as me.

THe DOG suggestion I have for you is perhaps to teach him to bark on command so you can stop the barking. Barking dogs can be very annoying to neighbors. I don't permit Elsa to bark when people are simply walking by our house or when she's in the yard. When someone rings the doorbell or knocks--yes.

KZoppa · 03-05-2011, 10:25 PM

this is exactly why i dont want anything to do with HOA/covented communities. I dont need anyone else telling me how to live my life, decorate my yard and such. And i sure dont need to be paying ANYTHING else to some power happy dope/group. I hope you're able to figure this out. If your dog is barking during the day, all they can do is complain. Not much else can be done is the law in your area have "nuisance hours".

vita007 · 03-05-2011, 10:26 PM

this barking is only when he goes out, No more than 30 mns outside, of course not barking always. where can i find my cc&r?
thanks

GSDAlphaMom · 03-05-2011, 10:31 PM

I hate HOA's! Check to see what your city ordinance is on it. A neighbor a few doors down from me called the city and complained about a rottie across the street from her barking (during the day). They ended up in court and the guy won because the barking was not during off hours (9pm to 9am). I loved it because she is a total Gladys Kravitz!

I'm in Plano so check with your city.

03-05-2011, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
vita007 New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13	Letter from HOA, barking of dog is nuisance I live in Cypress Texas , living in this house for 5 years with my husb and son , my GSD came here since he was 6 months old, now he is almost 5 yrs old. I have a letter from the homeowners saying that he barks too much. Yes he is a barker but only when I take him out for his ditties or play or watch my son when he is outside playing(outside is back yard). He is that way , i live in a corner on a house. when some one walks by , sure he barks. He is not aggressive , is just protective. He lives inside the house. Now we have a letter : Article VI Section L: General Nuisances. Now my husb says that he is going to find a place for him because the next thing is that they will come and take him away. Is that possible? ... I don't want to loose him, my son is in tears. Please any advice? what should I do? Thank you

03-05-2011, 10:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,872	HOA, such a PITA!! Seriously, mine is great about keeping the grass cut and picking up the trash but some of the other things, Sheesh, they annoy me! Anyway, I don't know how to teach it but I'm sure some here can help you but there is a quiet command or a no- bark command. I wish my next door neighbors would teach their dogs that one. Good luck, it would suck to have to lose your dog because of stupid rules. __________________ Debbi- Mom to: -Dharma Van Fluffy Pants GSD -Pippa Von Neurotic Butt- GSD -Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge. RIP sweet girl.

03-05-2011, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
missmychance Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 257	I dont see what the problem is if he lives inside. I would contact hoa and find out any specifics. If his barking is only when your outside with him and not at night there shouldn't be any problem unless its someone who might have issues with gsd's that is making the complaint. Mine barks when neighbors walk by, thats what dogs do. If my neighbors ever complained to community center (military housing) we would move before we got rid of our dog. __________________ Frodo - GSD, DOB 12/13/2007, Diagnosed EPI 10/21/2011 Waiting at the Bridge - Chance

03-05-2011, 10:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,872	I would also check on what the noise laws are in your area. In my county dogs can bark from 7a until 11p after that they have to be quiet or inside or the owner can be fined. I don't think my HOA can trump the law. If you have a noise law and you are falling with in it then your HOA may not be able to say "boo" to you. __________________ Debbi- Mom to: -Dharma Van Fluffy Pants GSD -Pippa Von Neurotic Butt- GSD -Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge. RIP sweet girl.

03-05-2011, 10:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
GSDElsa Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central, NY Posts: 4,068	This sounds a lot more like a question for a legal counsel than a GSD board if you as me. THe DOG suggestion I have for you is perhaps to teach him to bark on command so you can stop the barking. Barking dogs can be very annoying to neighbors. I don't permit Elsa to bark when people are simply walking by our house or when she's in the yard. When someone rings the doorbell or knocks--yes. __________________ J, mom to: - Elsa - "Da Pookins" - Medo - "The Beast From The East"

03-05-2011, 10:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
vita007 New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13	He knows all commands , i stay at home with him. actually he cant help it. when he goes out he has to bark. my concern is how bad the hoa will get?, or can they do it?

03-05-2011, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 16,716	this is exactly why i dont want anything to do with HOA/covented communities. I dont need anyone else telling me how to live my life, decorate my yard and such. And i sure dont need to be paying ANYTHING else to some power happy dope/group. I hope you're able to figure this out. If your dog is barking during the day, all they can do is complain. Not much else can be done is the law in your area have "nuisance hours". __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10 "Dax" Thor z vom Weberhaus GSD 3/18/2013 Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05-2/1/2013

03-05-2011, 10:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
vita007 New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13	this barking is only when he goes out, No more than 30 mns outside, of course not barking always. where can i find my cc&r? thanks

03-05-2011, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,388	I hate HOA's! Check to see what your city ordinance is on it. A neighbor a few doors down from me called the city and complained about a rottie across the street from her barking (during the day). They ended up in court and the guy won because the barking was not during off hours (9pm to 9am). I loved it because she is a total Gladys Kravitz! I'm in Plano so check with your city.

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