Sound solutions

• Dogs bark - but only bark a lot if they are not content. The Defra Banish Barking leaflet has more information on keeping your dog happy and quieter.
• If you have to leave your dog alone, make sure it's well exercised and fed. Some dogs like a radio for company, or get a friend or neighbour to look in.
• Dog training is available - your local authority dog warden should be able to advise.
• Cats can wail and fight - as they are independent they can be difficult to manage - however if a neighbour complains about your cat at least try and keep it in at night.
• If you have a caged bird that likes to sing and squawk, make sure it's kept where it will least disturb neighbours, particularly at night.
• Some caged pets tend to be more active at night. Animals like hamsters may spend the night rattling round on an exercise wheel - although this is more likely to keep you awake than your neighbour.
• Caged pets outdoors may cause noise if they chew/rattle their cages - so consider carefully where and how your pets are housed.

Pets

You may love your pets, but your neighbours might not be quite so keen - especially if they cause a disturbance. Most animals can drive neighbours mad - whether its the barking dog or a rattling cage - they can all make noise.

• Dogs
• Cats
• Birds
• Caged Animals