Band 7+: 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.

Dear Tim,

I am writing with regard your cute dog. The problem is that I constantly hear her barking, especially when I rest in the evening after work or at night. When she was a puppy, I hardly heard barking, but now it is simply unbearable. I also developed insomnia a for this reason and because I had problems at work.

You know, I like your dog and I would not want to ruin my relationship with you, but I beg you to solve this problem. Maybe it is bored or something hurts her and should be taken to the vet. Besides, I have contacts of a good animal psychologist and dog handler, and I can give them to you if you want. He is a professional in his field and he often works with dogs of the same breed as yours.

I really hope that everything will be fine for you and our house will sleep in silence.

Best regards,

Svetlana Lototskaia