charli73 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Hello, Can anyone suggest an app I can use which is noise/bark activated so I can tape my dog barking while I'm at work.. I don't want to purchase a voice recorder... Maybe one I can look at graphs of bad barking periods over a day? Ive had a vicious and threatening letter from an anonymous neighbor against our 8yo Dog who is at home while I work part time. They claim in an earlier nasty note they work night shift and our dog stops them sleeping during the day. She barks when we leave for work at 7am then returns inside to sleep for most of the day (what she does when I'm home). I'd like to know exactly how bad she is barking. I've contacted police who can't do anything as we have no idea who it is. Council have been wonderful but I fear for my dogs safety. I have no one I can ask to babysit our dog and we're closing our front gates to stop access down the driveway. I have purchased cameras to monitor the outdoors but haven't had a chance to install them (can't use power tools after 7pm..) Any suggestions would be great... We have toddlers also who could be at risk if something is thrown over the fence. Edited June 30, 2014 by charli73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah82 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 If you have a computer or laptop with a microphone you can download a program called audacity. You will be able to see spikes in noise when you review it. Also take note of the time you start the recording so you know when the noise is happening. Hopefully seeing as these neighbors have written a letter they're not planning to bait anytime soon. Also might be worth having a chat to your neighbors, not necessarily to find out who it was but see if you can gather more information and let people know you're serious about trying to resolve the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgieB Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I've used a sleep talking recorder app in the past, it's sound activated and gives you a time stamp if I recall correctly. I can't remember the name of it sorry but it should be easy to find something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 http://www.john-hall.com.au/bark-n-mad.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 http://www.dogtrainingproducts.com.au/dog-behaviour-modification/213-premier-bark-and-activity-counter.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy&Zoe Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 A neighbour in my street had an issue with their dogs barking (constantly according to neighbours near them). A complaint was put in to council so they wrote a letter and put it in all the surrounding neighbours' letterboxes asking to discuss the complaint with the person. Well one neighbour did go over and say their dogs were a problem and they worked with them to sort it out. So I guess I would approach your neighbours closest to you and ask if there is a problem as you would like to get on top of it now. I would also install your camera and hook it up to your laptop so you can record what goes on during the day. I do agree, a neighbour who takes the time to tell you there is a problem (even if done anonymously) doesn't intend to hurt your dog, they are just unhappy about their sleep being disturbed. If your dog barks when you leave for work, is it possible for you to give him a bone or something to distract him when you leave. Maybe leave some enrichment toys around to keep him mentally stimulated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwynwen Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If you have a computer or laptop with a microphone you can download a program called audacity. You will be able to see spikes in noise when you review it. Also take note of the time you start the recording so you know when the noise is happening. Audacity is great - I'm a bit paranoid about mine making a noise so have used it a lot - I can pick a bark from a passing plane just by looking at the soundwaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli73 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Thanks ppl have bark n mad and it was good for the day I was at work.. Will check out the other one too, Oh and Daecy & Zoe unfortunately this neighbor has said 'shut your f### c--t dog up or I will do it for you' and went on to say we were rude c@@@s etc etc so I am taking this threat seriously... Our neighbor got the same abusive letter a month ago re their dog accompanied by red paint splashed all over their front door step so we have a crazy mad neighbor somewhere.. I know all the neighbors and our neighbor approached all of them so not sure if we missed one?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Go to the police. Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 dollars. Threats aren't on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Can you keep her inside until you sort something out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave73 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 id keep her inside till its sorted. These guys are usually weak little cowards as they don't have the ticker to come to your door. But they are the dangerous ones. Id love 5mins with a tool like this. Get the cameras set up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I agree with getting cameras up, and contacting the police. All of my neighbours believe we have cameras up in our yard, one was threatening the dogs and I told him we have cameras, haven't heard a peep from the a-hole since! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Threats like that should be mentioned to the police , in teh event something DOES happen . So sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Guys if you read the first post,they've already spoken to the police. Charli I hope you can get.this resolved quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Guys if you read the first post,they've already spoken to the police. Charli I hope you can get.this resolved quickly. i did read that - but misunderstood, and thought there had been a second letter . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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