...
By Lucy Notarantonio
Senior Reporter
0
Share
Newsweek is a Trust Project member
See more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.
A Redditor has revealed she used to be annoyed by her neighbor knocking on a door until she found out it was actually his "gargantuan" dog.
In a viral post shared to the r/TrueOffMyChest forum, user u/schwenomorph spoke about a "loud knocking sound" that came from the apartment next door. The original poster said it drove her "up the wall" as it happened more often than not.
The user wrote: "His knocking is clear as day. I figured it was a matter of him moving something heavy out of the way to leave, though that doesn't make much sense.
Read More
Heartwarming 13-Year-Old Dog Trying to Play Game of Fetch Goes Viral3 min read
Stubborn Golden Retriever Refusing To Get Off Sofa for Grandma Goes Viral3 min read
Veteran’s Rescue Dog Smokey Wins Pet of the Week: ‘My Savior’4 min read
"Recently, my boyfriend happened to catch him on the way out and asked about the knocking noise. Turns out it wasn't the guy doing it. It's his gargantuan dog slamming his tail against the wall because he got to go out, too."
...
The post, which received over 10,000 upvotes and can be read here, ended with "my heart," implying the user's heart melted when she discovered the large dog knocking on the door.
Whilst this neighbor has been let off the hook, it is vital to follow basic etiquette rules to be a good neighbor.
The Spruce, a home and gardening website, has shared some top tips to consider when living next door to others.
The website advises it is important to avoid any unnecessary noise during late hours and stop DIY projects after 8 p.m.
Additionally, The Spruce suggests waiting until after 10 a.m. to mow the lawn and taking conversations indoors after 10 p.m. during summer evenings.
It seems the original poster isn't the only one who is more tolerant when it comes to animals, as the post gained a lot of attention from dog lovers, with the top comment receiving over 5,600 upvotes.
It said: "Original poster hears knocking sound: 'AAARGH a sound made by a people. Original poster hears exact same sound but now realizes it's caused by a dog: 'I love you baby.'"
While one user wrote: "Same! It's the same thing for chewing. I fn hate to hear people chewing their food, but little animal crunchies? Squee."
Another said: "Human snoring? I can't sleep. My dogs snoring? I take a video to cherish the sound and cuteness forever."
"Hahaha, this is so accurate. I have so many videos of tiny kitty snores because they're so cute. I also have a couple of videos of my husband snoring, but those were to show him in the morning so he could understand the self-restraint it took to not smother him," agrees another Redditor.
Newsweek reached out to u/schwenomorph for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
View 0 Comments
Submit Correction
View Editorial & AI Guidelines