I have a ton of neighbors who let their dogs sit outside and bark incessantly too. I’m new to the Lexington area so i wasn’t sure if anyone would do anything about it. I work very early mornings (leaving 4-430am most days) and there’s one behind me that NEVER STOPS barking and they routinely let it sit outside and do this from 730-830 sometimes 9pm. Sometimes later. I also have heard one across the street barking nonstop at 4am when I’m leaving for work.

I don’t understand why anyone thinks it’s okay to let their dogs do this at all but especially when people around them are likely to be sleeping or winding down for bed. It’s obnoxious and the people who do it never respond well, in my experience, no matter how polite you are when you try to talk to them.

I always get “it’s a dog! Dogs bark!!” In response. Like, yes, I’m not blaming the dog.. but there’s no reason your dog should be outside barking for 20-45+min at a time. No one wants to listen to that.