We’re writing out of sheer frustration with regard to some people who own dogs.

We live in a rural area of Milton and are unable to open our windows or enjoy sitting on our porch due to the constant barking of our neighbours’ dogs. It disturbs our sleep, our mealtime and our peace of mind.

We understand that a dog will sometimes bark, but these dogs bark incessantly. They bark at everything, including the wildlife that roams the area.

These animals may be in distress and their owners pay no attention. These dogs are left tied up all day and sometimes all night long, on the coldest of nights and the hottest of days.

These same dog owners don’t pick up after their animals. We have been told by the Town that it’s the law that you have to pick up and dispose of your dog’s excrement in a sanitary manner and not throw it into the bush or leave it on the roadside — even in rural areas.

We prefer not to call the authorities and have talked to these people many times, but by the next day it’s right back to the same inconsiderate behaviour. Some dog owners don’t seem to give any thought to the anguish their animals cause others. They give responsible dog owners a bad name.

Maybe the Town of Milton could consider printing the noise bylaws and animal regulations in the newspaper from time to time.

J. AND D. MILLER, MILTON