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Yes, certain dogs are barkier than others. They can’t help it. But if you’ve got one of those, leaving it outside to bark for several hours of most days from May through September is disturbing for others. (Side note: If it’s 4 years old and still rabidly running up on every other dog, UPS, and FedEx delivery person on the block? Also a problem.)
But, personally, I’m not sure there’s anything more irksome than neighbors allowing their dogs to take hot, messy dumps in my front yard—and then leaving plentiful traces behind. A dog’s gotta do what a dog’s gotta do, but be sure you’re prepared to not only clean it up, but clean it up as thoroughly as one can realistically expect. (Always carry two bags, just in case. Double-dumps happen.)
