Dogs are part of many households, and while their occasional barking and noisy antics might not cause much concern among neighborly homes, the constant barking that follows a puppy around can become annoying and cause sleep disruptions and irritability among neighbors.
One effective method to stop barking is minimizing external distractions by drawing the blinds or curtains shut.
1. Draw the Blinds and CurtainsAs barking noise from dogs can travel very far and be irritating to neighbors living in apartments, to be an effective pet owner while still having positive relationships with your neighbors you should take steps that minimize it. One such step would be creating a sound barrier within your apartment such as hanging heavy paintings or curtains in order to block barking sounds from reaching other apartments - plus visual barriers can help avoid neighborhood distractions that would encourage barking!
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