Let me begin by acknowledging that I realize we do live in a close community, close as in not much room between the houses. What you may not realize is that, being in such a close community, your dogs' barking is bothersome to your neighbors and is possibly closer to their house than yours. Both my husband and I work at home during the day and it is most difficult to concentrate with incessant barking all around us. Most likely, you are not home and don't realize this, but those of us that are home realize it all too well. Don't get me wrong--I love dogs, we have one, I showed dogs for years quite successfully--but I have tried my best not to inflict my pets on my neighbors. All I ask is that we all become aware of what we might unintentionally be subjecting our neighbors to, and then try to make changes, if needed. There is a noise ordinance in Mt. Juliet, and barking is covered under that ordinance. Let's all do our part to be good neighbors. Thanks.
By Morgan, HOA board member
By Morgan, HOA board member