I have the nicest, across the street neighbor with the most annoying, constantly barking dog

[Siwsan]

Not a big dog so I don't think it is a security measure. Not a little yappy dog. Just a medium sized cute, shaggy and very annoying dog. They tie it on a tether in the front yard where every single person, car or other animal it sees sets it off on a LONG spree of barking. I can't do any front lawn/garden work without getting serenaded. And it escapes. A lot. And is almost impossible to catch.

Why they don't put it in the back yard where there would be fewer 'triggers' is beyond me. Unless, of course, they did, it barked at squirrels and birds, and their back yard neighbors complained.

Oh well. Tomorrow is going to be hot so my windows and doors will be shut and the AC will be running. I will have peace.