I recently post this question on a popular dog training forum and here what some of the answers which I got back. Hopefully you can find them useful
Thedogluvr:
If the dogs are always barking near one spot, such as a fence, you could install a sprinkler there. If you have the electronics skills, you could make it sound or motion activated.
puppylav :
I wasted my money on an ultrasonic "dog repeller" that did nothing. I did find a way to stop the barking though. This may sound cruel but it is based on neuro-associative conditioning and IT WORKED for me. 2 words: BB gun. I used a very low power BB gun ( one of those soft air guns should work as well and u can get one for 10 bucks at Walmart). Every time the dogs started in I opened my window and raised my screen and fired the BB gun at them. I usually hit the fence. I think I only actually hit the dog twice but the shots on the fence scared it. It doesnt bark all the time now and when it does bark at squirrels or whatever all I have to do is raise my window blind and instant silence.
Skgandbbtk:
Of course, the only way to solve this problem is to ask the neighbors to train their dog, which they will brefly consider before deciding you are just a nosey neighbor and slamming the door in your face. Believe me, I had a barking dog next to my house for SIX years. Even though we lived there for so long, it never stopped its barking. People that dont train their dogs at an early age to not bark will not be able to stop the dog later on. I suggest politely making the neighbor cookies and talking to them about their dog. The ultrasonic coise will cause the dog to bark even more.
Ezypete:
If the dog lives inside, you have a decent chance of getting frollards suggestions to work.
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. If the dog lives outside, theres probably not much the neighbor can do. Unsocialized, untrained dogs that are kept cooped up just bark a lot.
. If the dog lives outside theres probably not much the neighbor will do. If (s)he doesnt care about the animal any more than that (dogs are social creatures), hes probably not going to care about you at all. In my experience, youll end up having to report it to the authorities. You have the right to a modicum of peace and quiet - if your neighbor doesnt understand that, its his/her problem. Report it to the authorities if (s)he will not respect your rights.
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. I have two dogs, but they are brought back into the house (I frequently leave the back door open so they can come and go as they please) if they start barking at night. My neighbors bring me a home-cooked meal every few weeks and I want to keep them happy. :)
Snoopydoggy:
uch a device could be built - but its the wrong way to go about it. There are a few life lessons in this question: 1. Ascertiveness - you can get most anything in this life by convincing other people to do as you wish, without telling them theyre wrong. Turn it on yourself - never start a sentence with you or your - "My quality of life is really suffering because of your puppys singing. I need you to deal with the dogs problem, or its going to cause problems with our neighborly relationship" If youre uncomfortable with talking to them, write a letter - again, never accuse - start with a reason with why you feel the way you do. If they do not respond actively to your request for action - call the local bylaw office (not 911) and make a formal complaint about the noise. It IS the law - they have to deal with it. Youre not tattling, but you are taking an interest in your own peace and quiet. 2. Dogs will respond to that ultrasonic noise with more barking
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