Try talking with your neighbor first?

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We've long been told to bring up a problem with a neighbor first before seeking outside relief, but sadly this is not as wise as it once was.

Of course in the majority of cases the problem may be resolved amicably, but there is a greater risk that it won't in today's world.

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However, it might help not being drunk when bringing up the issue.

[Katygunnut]

There is too much info missing from this story.

I can speak from personal experience that there is a right and a wrong way to complain about something like this. The guy who lived behind my neighbors house liked to complain that our dogs were barking too loudly. He chose to complain to me by coming to my front door one Saturday afternoon while I was taking a nap. My young daughter woke me up telling me that there was a strange man at the door.

When I opened the door, he proceeded to launch into an obscenity laced tirade about how loud my dog was barking. I immediately regretted not having my gun with me since this clearly had the potential to go bad real fast (I had put it in the safe before laying down). I took some offense at what he was saying and it took everything I had to deescalate the situation. He later filed a complaint with the HOA. His HOA complaint named every house in a 2 block area that had dogs. I think he must have had really sensitive hearing.

I would advise that it is still best, in most neighborhoods, to talk with your neighbors in a calm and polite manner about aany concerns you have. Obviously, you need to be smart about it though. If the guy who answers the door is 340, tatted up, obviously drunk and irritated, then it might be best to not launch into a tirade about his dog, music, or whatever. Similarly, if you are incapable of expressing your concerns in a calm and polite manner, then you also should avoid talking to your neighbor (or anyone else for that matter).

[bayouhazard]

I think it depends on the relationship you have with your neighbor. If you're friendly then talk to him first. On the other hand, if he never waves at anybody and doesn't invite anyone from the neighborhood to his backyard BBQ, then complaining to the authorities is probably a good first response to drunks leaving his house at 3am or dogs barking all night. Being neighborly is a two way street.

[puma guy]

However, it might help not being drunk when bringing up the issue.

I think I missed the part about the victim being drunk. Shooter goes back into his home, retrieves a 9mm and fires five shots across a fence striking the victim three times. Doesn't look good for the shooter. AFAIC

[Ldy AlliDu]

There is nothing worse than barking dogs.

[Poldark]

There is nothing worse than barking dogs.

You ain't met the wife !

[Wienerdogtroy]

http://www.chron.com/news/article/Man-k ... 408931.php

We've long been told to bring up a problem with a neighbor first before seeking outside relief, but sadly this is not as wise as it once was.

Of course in the majority of cases the problem may be resolved amicably, but there is a greater risk that it won't in today's world.

I guess the dog wasn't the only thing barking. Jeeez