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"Well the three Irish Setters I/my family have had over a number of years certainly liked a good bark at happenings going on over the fence/birds in trees etc (this was with walks and plenty of stimulation) and I can only go off my own experience of owning the breed can't I. This was fine as there was always someone at home to nip it in the bud and it was a larger property but I work part-time so I won't have the luxury of doing that. It doesn't mean that I don't think they are terrific dogs and over-the-top barkers, I think they are not the right breed for my situation being so close to my neighbours. OP- have you made a decision yet? " Hi there everyone, thankyou for all the replies. I spoke to the strata manager and they advised me I could have a dog however if a complaint was made I may be forced to re-home the dog. Im unable to obtain any sort of guarantee letter. I have been thinking it over greatly and am going to wait until I get a bigger house. Actually have a meeting with Bank Mangager on Wednesday I had planned on buying a bigger house in the near future so we will see. At the end of the day if a dog is barking in a small complex and annoying the neighbours it would make life difficult. As for getting an older dog, I have always wanted to raise a lab from puppyhood to adulthood. Sucker for punishment in regards to toilet training I guess

As to why I want a labrador, I had one as a child and have loved the breed since. I understand it's not an ideal situation, just wondered if anybody else had dealt with this situation before and had a positive outcome. I'm not going to bring a labrador puppy home if it can't work, which is why I was putting the question out there before I went to a breeder.

Hi there, I am currently living in a villa in a strata managed complex. I have in the past considered buying a labrador puppy but have been put off by the fact that they may make to much noise for the neighbours. Obviously with strata if they forced me to re-locate the dog I would have no choice but to comply. What has your experience been with a labrdor puppy and also an older labrador. Do they tend to bark enough to annoy the neighbours? I am a shift worker and live with my girlfriend, so at most times there would be somebody in the house approx 70% of the time. Secondly it would be an inside dog with only a paved alfresco area and paving down side of the house outside. Would I need an artificial grass system for toilet use? I would take it to a local park for exercise (across the road thankfully). So my question is do I take the risk or not? Thankyou for any replies.