This Week's Barking News Roundup - 01/24/13

Speak up for barking dog

Excerpt: The dog is crying out in its language. "Why am I not treated as a companion? Why am I not part of your pack? I'm lonely and bored. What is my crime that you keep me in solitary confinement?"

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From the TWBNR Advice Column Department, we have this question:

What to do about a neigbors barking dog

Excerpt: The dog was also left outside for 10-12 hrs yesterday with no shelter and if there was water it had to be frozen(it was only 20 degrees or less out). This is not a northern breed either. It has a pretty thin coat. It barked the entire 10-12 hrs it was out there with maybe a 10 min break every hr between the barking. I called the police and they called back saying no one was home so they couldn't do anything.  

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Bonus Tip: A guide to taking the owners of barking dogs to small claims court. And winning your lawsuit.

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