Neighour's dog barks nonstop

[Leon Lee]

Hey STR Investor Friends,

Hope you’re all doing great! appreciate your inputs for a bit of advice.

We’re about to list another property on Airbnb and hit a snag – the neighbor’s dog. It’s pretty vocal about any movement in our place and doesn’t miss a chance to bark at our guests walking from their car to the house.

Have any of you dealt with something similar? Any quick tips on keeping the peace and making sure our guests aren’t greeted by a barking frenzy?

Big thanks!

Lee

[Chad McMahan]

Quote from @Leon Lee:

Quote from @Chad McMahan:

Quote from @Leon Lee:

Hey STR Investor Friends,

Hope you’re all doing great! appreciate your inputs for a bit of advice.

We’re about to list another property on Airbnb and hit a snag – the neighbor’s dog. It’s pretty vocal about any movement in our place and doesn’t miss a chance to bark at our guests walking from their car to the house.

Have any of you dealt with something similar? Any quick tips on keeping the peace and making sure our guests aren’t greeted by a barking frenzy?

Big thanks!

Lee

Hi Leon.
Just a warning- I've been seeing a lot of BP advice lately that puts the advice seekers at great liability/risk.

I'd recommend transparency and open and friendly communication with the neighbor. It will likely require a few+ conversations. If they don't make changes, that solve it, you may need to consult with an attorney. You'll know right away, if they will be reasonable and care at all to solve this. If they dismiss it or tell you to kick rocks, you'll know effort to work it out with them is likely a waste and counter productive.

Be very careful about advice RE any push back or retaliation, unless it's advice from an attorney that you privately consult with and PAY.

Chad

Thank you for the inputs! Given the state of the neighbor’s place and the non-stop barking from their dog whenever something’s happening in my house, I’m not too optimistic about them being responsive if I reach out. Haven’t seen them lift a finger to quiet the dog yet.

Really appreciate all the suggestions, though. I’m crossing my fingers that the anti-barking device will sort it out, but it’s great to know I’ve got some backup options from you all if that doesn’t pan out.

Thanks again! 

Lee

Mind letting all of us at BP know, here, if the device works? I'd love to know for my clients and for my own STR's.