There is a particular kind of irritation that builds slowly, quietly, and without warning. It is not a fight, a broken window, or a stolen package. It is just a small dog behind a fence, yapping at ...

I have read your responses to letters about barking dogs and neighborhood noise, and I appreciate the calm, compassionate way you approach these conflicts. You encourage people to start with empathy, ...

We've all been there. ... It's late, and you're tired. Or it's way too early, and you don't have to be up for hours. But your neighbor's dog? He's up with the roosters and has a lot on his mind ...

There are a number of things that you can do if you are constantly being distracted by your neighbor’s barking dog. The first thing you should do is talk with your neighbor face to face about the ...

Q: Ever since our new neighbor moved in six months ago, they have constantly left their dog out, and it never stops barking. We try to be patient, but it’s getting intolerable. What can we do? — Katya ...

Dear Annie: I have read your responses to letters about barking dogs and neighborhood noise, and I appreciate the calm, compassionate way you approach these conflicts. You encourage people to start ...

Dear Annie: I have read your responses to letters about barking dogs and neighborhood noise, and I appreciate the calm, compassionate way you approach these conflicts. You encourage people to start ...

We would like to be good and respectful neighbors in the city so I am writing to ask if you might have any recommendations ...

Dear Annie: I have read your responses to letters about barking dogs and neighborhood noise, and I appreciate the calm, compassionate way you approach these conflicts. You encourage people to start ...

Does your neighbor’s dog bark nonstop, day and night? Does their trash sit out for days, attracting rodents or other unwelcome pests? Maybe they blast loud music and refuse to turn it down — even ...