WWMLD -- dog related

[dexteroni]

Aug 30, 2024 9:47:00 GMT -5 deadwing said:

If it's worse in the afternoon, it makes me think the dog is desperate to go out to relieve himself...

This. He’s probably also hungry and doesn’t have any water left in his bowl. I hate this tenant. She is not lovely, OP. That poor dog.

[isabel]

Aug 30, 2024 6:29:13 GMT -5 wanderingback said:

Aug 29, 2024 21:45:46 GMT -5 isabel said:

Poor pup. That's a really long time. Do you have a yard and would you be open to letting the dog out when you get home? I think I would tell her she needs to have someone come walk the dog or something during the day. That's way too long to be alone and unable to go to the bathroom.

I don’t think you can force a tenant to pay for dog walking or dog daycare!

Sure, of course not, but the alternative is that she kicks the tenant out (in accordance with the lease terms). I think that can be conveyed sympathetically while holding the boundary.

It’s really a moot point though. A dog walker once a day isn’t going to change the fact that the dog needs training for separation anxiety.

[sarahsays]

Is it likely to get better? Maybe, but probably not in the short time she will be there and likely not without some behavioral intervention.

It's too late for this one, but I would consider adding something to your lease about noise from pets. I see that outlined a lot in leases from renters who look to adopt from the rescue I'm affiliated with.

[thebreakfastclub]

This will not get better and unfortunately you're probably being too passive in how you're discussing it with the tenant.

You'd have to tell her that the dog noise is disruptive and ask her to remedy the problem. If she doesn't remedy it, you'd have to check your state law on eviction for noise issues. I get it's a problem for the dog, but it's a problem for you also.

[stmonica2]

My dog's trainer told us to record us talking (to each other and to the dog -not about anything in particular) and it really helps!


I know it helps bc we set up cameras in the house where we can see and hear him.


It does seem like that's kind of a long time tho. I'm surprised she doesn't get a dog walker or since it's a puppy that she doesn't do dog daycare or even ask you or another neighbor to check on puppy.