Stuck on what to do with my barking dog that’s triggered by my unruly neighbor.
I live in an apartment. The nine years I’ve had my dog, have all been in apartments and until recently in the last 8 months, I have had zero complaints and property managers have stated that my dog is super quiet.
However in the last 8 months, I have noticed a huge increase in anxiety when I leave for work or to go out with friends. This has resulted in numerous complaints from my landlord.
I have tried sedative medications the vet prescribed. Gabba and Traz. Both work but it’s not very consistent.
Recently the vet placed her on an a dirty medication, which would take 6-8 weeks to take effect.
I have also learned in the last several months that my neighbor next to me will bang on the wall, which according to neighbors is what tends to really upset my dog. Some days I come home and she’s super worked up.
I don’t believe it’s so much separation anxiety, but it seems that due to my neighbors antics that my dog is conditioned now to know that when I leave, the banging will start.
My landlord has done nothing after numerous complaints from myself and several neighbors. I’m not sure if the anxiety medication is even worth it due to the circumstances that’s causing this barking and howling. To me it seems that any dog would react this way and become agitated.
If I move, will this problem persist? I don’t have much funds to move. But as of today my landlord issued an official warning and the next step will be eviction.
I’m a bit lost as to what I can do to remedy the situation short term and long term and would appreciate any advice.