Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter: • Your reason for writing • What you would like to happen • A nice, respectful style.

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Dear Anna I hope
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letter finds you well. I am writing to discuss an issue that has been affecting my household for some time now. Your dog’s constant barking throughout the day and night has become quite disruptive. It often disturbs my sleep at night, and during the day, it interferes with my ability to concentrate on work and other activities. The situation has been challenging, and I wanted to bring it to your attention in the hope that we can find a solution. I understand that dogs bark naturally, but perhaps there might be ways to manage it.
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, you could consider consulting a trainer or
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specialist to address the barking, or even ensuring that the dog is comfortable and not left alone for extended periods. Thank you for taking the time to consider
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matter. I value our
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relationship and believe we can work together to resolve
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issue. Please feel free to let me know if you’d like to discuss
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. Kind regards, Zuxraxon
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Expand on how the barking affects your entire household to make the request more compelling.
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Consider providing specific examples of when the barking is most disruptive.
coherence cohesion
Add a brief concluding statement summarizing your main points to enhance closure.
greeting and closing
The letter opens and closes with a polite tone, contributing to a respectful and neighborly communication.
single idea per paragraph
Each paragraph maintains a single, clear idea, enhancing readability and focus.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • disrupted
  • challenging
  • appreciate
  • solutions
  • training
  • anti-bark collars
  • excessive barking
  • resources
  • well-being
  • distress
  • amicably
  • cooperation
  • concern
  • neighbourly relations
  • understanding
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