Brooke and Jeffrey: Second Date Update - Textual Healing: Dog Disturbance

Episode Date: December 11, 2025

One of our listeners is having a problem dealing with her next door neighbor and it’s slowly ruining her life. We’ll try to help her with some Textual Healing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sometimes you just don't know the right words to say, or you're stuck in a weird situation. Like today, she needs help with her neighbor texting. Okay. Yeah. So we're going to go through that today in just a second, but we always love to start with your comments. Yurti said, found you guys on TikTok, decided to search you up. on Spotify. Now I listen

to you guys every day when I'm walking, driving, drawing, learning, etc. I've listened to every single episode from 2012 until now. Wow. You guys are amazing. Love from Lithuania. Oh, that's so cool. That's great. We know et cetera is going to the bathroom. Yeah. I know that. Yeah, and we're okay

with it. Yeah, call now. All right, your textual healing starts right now. I don't think this has ever happened on the show before where mid call, we just had to pause and tell the woman on the phone to just breathe. She was that worked up.

Yeah. But you know what? You might feel the same way if you were in her shoes dealing with her neighbor next door and the tiny problem that's been slowly ruining her life. We're going to try and help her fix it with our fingers, all 11 of them.

And you're going to hear what that problem was. We're going to do it. Why do you have 11? Oh, I use an extra one when I text. I don't want to know. You'll hear her problem in a brand new textual healing. The emoji finger. God, why do I ask questions?

It's coming up right after this. It's getting stronger and stronger when I get that feeling. Textual healing. Textual. There's a saying that good fences make good neighbors. Oh, yes. There's another saying that says bad neighbors make good fertilizer. I don't support that.

one, but I will say I do see the point. Because annoying neighbors can really get on your nerves and create unnecessarily problems for you in your life. Okay, that's true. And apparently there's something that's going on with one of our listeners, Allison, and her next-door neighbor. Please tell me the neighbor's still above ground after Jeffrey's intro there. Let's find out. Maybe she needs to text the morgue or something to come pick them up. Allison, how you doing?

Oh, do I need you guys help? Oh, my gosh. Oh, Allison, we're not that close of friends, man. I'm not taking one down for you. I'm telling you, I have these neighbors. So a few months ago, they got this cute white dog, and it was fine. I heard some barking, and then the barking got more. I mean, every single time there's a wind blowing, a squirrel, a rabbit.

We have rabbits in the backyard. barking, driving me nuts. I mean, really, just, I'm serious to barking. It feels like you're going to break right now, just even talking about it. Is there any way that you could get rid of all the squirrels and stop the wind in your neighborhood? That might fix everything.

And the rats. I like that. Yeah, yeah, really. So get this. I've already texted neighbors, and I said, hey, listen, because I hate confrontation, you know. I was like, please, the dog's been barking for five hours.

Could you just, like, maybe take him in a little bit? You know, though, I will say when we first got our dog, we didn't realize that when we would go out to the bars at night, she would stay out parking all night. And so finally, one of our neighbors wrote us to know, and we felt terrible. You know, of course, we didn't let the dog out at night anymore. Almost something happened in my apartment complex. I remember one of the neighbors was like, we didn't even know our dog was crying all day. So how did your neighbors react when you sent that message to them? Well, see, now, so you guys would act like a normal neighbor.

Okay. So they said, all right, we're going to do something about it. And they're not going to have, oh, my God, that's up with a dog. Anyway, so they said that. I know you're very wound up about this, Allison. We can understand why. Yeah. But just relax a second.

We're here to help you. Yeah. And it sounds like you actually got a decent response from them. Yeah, they said they'd take care of it. Well, they didn't. They didn't take care of it at all. As a matter of fact, the barking got worse. So I sent them another text message.

Now we're getting messy. Okay. Oh, God. What did you say there? Okay, so I was like, please, please, and I put three pleases. You know, please stop your dog from barking, and they just never responded after that. Yeah, it sounds too polite. No.

Neighbors don't respond to that. No, please, please, please is not polite. One please is polite. Three pleases is like condescending almost. Okay, but for the record, the first time I was very nice. I mean, this is like the third text I've sent. I just, I can't take it anymore. Yeah, yeah.

We can tell. We can tell. Deep breath. Other than the dogs barking all the time, are they bad neighbors in any other way? They're fine. Everything out. I have, there's nothing else wrong, really. Okay.

I'm not a complainer. I hate confrontations. You're not a complainer, but you will come on the radio and voice all the, it's pleasure about it, which is different. Yeah. We needed that for this segment. We get that. There's a healthy, safe place to do it.

But you don't want to ruin the relationship because, like, Living next door to someone that you hate or hates you is going to be even worse than the dog barking. Yes. Yes. Do you remember in New York City a really long time ago where the, you know, the son of Sammy, the thing that made him snap was the dog barking? Okay. Back to the fertilizer. Yeah. That was. She brought him son of Sam. We're not sure 100% if exactly like what she wants to do with this text message. I don't know if I want to know after she just made that reference. I mean, Allison, what's your overall? all goal with doing the call this way. All right. Okay. So here's

the thing. I've been listening to you guys. I love, love, love you guys. And I thought, you know what? These are the people to help me. I just know it. And I just want to know, do you all have any kind of like ideas or anything I could say? I mean, I'm at a loss here and I need you. But as far as the goal

of the texting here, are you trying to say, we need to figure out one text to get the dog to stop barking? Yes. Yes. Get them to agree to get the dog to stretch. Well, I mean, the First thing we have to do is... Well, they agreed to it before, but nothing happened.

But the first thing we have to do is even get them to respond again. Because they left her on red. They don't like her, right? That's a good point, right? I think if we text about the dog, they're not going to answer. It's just been... The whole vibe of your relationship lately has been so serious between you and your neighbors. Maybe we should start off on a lighter note with like a dog pun or a dog joke.

Like a knock-knock joke. I don't... I like it. You don't like that, Alexis? I mean, I wouldn't reply to anybody's pun, so maybe I'm about her own to ask. We don't go with a pun if you do the knock-knock route. You're like, knock-knock, who's there? Your dog's still barking.

And then a dog emoji. You know what, you guys? Humor, I've noticed in my whole life. Humor always works. I think that's a great idea. All right. That is, it's a take. So let's make sure that we also include it.

It's going to be the knock-knock joke. Who's there, your dog? Is that what we're doing? Who's there? Your dog's still barking. Yeah. To do that one? They're not going to get it.

You think they're going to reply to it? It should just be a random dog joke. Like any random dog. random dog joke just to get him to laugh. I like the knock knock. Brooke likes it. Yeah. I feel like that's weird.

Maybe if I put a happy face, it's like, you know, emojis or something. I would take this as rude. You need to do cry. I would literally read this and be like, this is the most backhanded. I agree, but I want to see what they respond. Yeah. Do it anyways. It's for entertainment value.

This is like rude. All right, bro. Knock knock, guess it's still barking. That's how I would. Not if you add a laughing crying emoji and a cute little puppy emoji. I like it. It helps, but it doesn't. Oh, yeah, that's a great idea.

Even though this is probably some of the worst advice we've ever given, I do want to try it. So let's go. Yeah, let's remember it is Jeff's idea. I will take full response to that. And type it out line by line. Don't put it as a paragraph. Oh, okay. That's a good call.

Good call. So knock, knock, period, return. And then say who's there? Who's there? Question mark. Return. You got it, Jeff. Your dog's still barking.

Emojis. And then. Laughing emoji and a dog emoji. Yes. Okay. Got it. I'm going to give it a shot. All right.

Send that thing out. Let's do it. Oh, my God. You know, it's going to get a response. I don't know if it's going to get a positive response, but it's going to get a response. Well, that was one of the two goals that we sent, so we'd be halfway there. Yeah. Yeah.

Maybe it'll just ha-ha it back. All right. So you sent that out, Allison? Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Oh, my gosh. We're going to come back.

Did we just start a war in her neighborhood? Could have. Or we're the greatest peacemakers of all time, and they should use this technique at the United Nations. It's a win-win, guys. We're going to come back and we'll continue with textual healing right after this. We're on the phone with Allison for another segment of textual healing. God, and I'm worried about her heart rate. She's stressed out because she has an issue with her next door neighbors who actually, from the sound of it,

seem like very nice, reasonable people, but they are fed up with Allison because Allison keeps texting. about their barking dog. Yeah. She's messaged several times before, pleading that they get their pup to stay quiet. Nothing has worked, which is why Allison came to us for help. And we decided to go with a little knock, knock, dog humor.

Yes. And we have her text her neighbor, knock, knock, who's there, your dog still barking in the backyard? Laugh emoji, dog emoji. It's funny to us because we can hear the presentation. Right. The tone. But just one of our goals of this whole thing was to get them to respond.

Because they've been leaving her on red. Totally. Allison, have you gotten anything back from your neighbors yet? Oh, my God. I totally got a response. Oh, yes. Oh, my God. Is it good or bad, though?

We're 50% done with our job, our goal. I am dying to hear what they said. Yeah, what was it? Okay, this is what they wrote back. They said, we've tried, but Barney needs to express, Barney, the dog, needs to express his emotion. And we took them to the vet. This is what our vet said. We got a holistic vet.

And Barney has to express himself. That's what they told me. It's a dog. He's barking for his mental health. My dog sees a holistic vet, too. Well, you bring your dog to a holistic? What do they do? Acupuncture?

Yeah, they do. How do you feel about that, Allison? What's your reaction? I am beside myself. I mean, what is the world? This is making my mental health not well. Maybe she has a holistic lifestyle. You should try barking.

Yeah. I'll express yourself. Okay, so now we need to respond. Alexis, what do you think? You're an expert at dealing with, like, high confrontation situations. And you love dogs, too, so I know you're the right. I have a neither that plays the bagpipes, and I don't say anything to that guy. Yeah, but your roommate's twin sister is in vet school.

Yeah. We're pro-dog. We usually blame the neighbor, actually. We usually say it's the neighbor's fault. Well, let's use, I mean, they clearly trust what their vet says. maybe we can go off of something like veterinary. Yeah. Yeah. What if we throw some

information back at them? Because I mean the thing with holistic health is sometimes there's some gray area. And what if you said that's interesting? Because that's not saying you agree or disagree with the holistic vet. You just say that's interesting. Maybe your dog could express themselves

in other ways. Like playing fetch or have you thought about getting one of those doggy pads where it talks to you when it pushes the button. Or some sort of like dog art class that lets you get your rage out through paint. Yeah.

You know what? Why not? I mean, maybe I should take a little more calm approach, right? That sounds like you like it, Allison. Let's text it then. Yeah, let's do that one. Let Brooks say that again so that Allison can text it. You just say, that's interesting.

Maybe your dog could express itself in different ways. Good. Perhaps. Perhaps fetch or. one of those dog pads where it can talk to you. Okay. Good thing is it's on Twitter and you don't have like a cap limit on. Yeah. Well, yeah. I mean... Do you remember that? No, I wrote it down. I think that's good because at that point

you're not attacking them anymore. You're trying to be helpful and part of the solution. And Brooke did a good job asking questions as good because you're trying to help and learn. Yeah. And I like it. I know Jose is giving Brooke the credit there, but let's give Alexis credit for that text. Okay, I'll switch. I know. That one's from the brain. Tell your roommate sister. Thank you. Brooke took. the words out of my mouth before I could say that. It was like telepathically to Brooke. She looked like a deer in a headlight when you asked.

After you stole my answer. Yeah. She was deep in thought. All right. Allison, go ahead, send that if you haven't already. Okay, I just sent it. I sent it already. Oh, okay. That's good. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, okay. All right. You sound like, that sounds like a small dog.

Maybe I should stand in the backyard and park, right? Do you work from home? Is that why this is such an issue for you, the dog barking? Oh, my gosh, you read my mind. Yes, I did. I work from home. The mind reader as well, Jeffrey. Yeah, that's what you just did to me.

Alexis. Can you guess what they're going to respond with, Brooke? What are they going to say back to our text? Well, they're probably going to shoot down both her ideas. Oh, wow. It was your idea. Oh, my gosh. I thought that maybe we could send him an Amazon link next.

Oh, my God. They just responded. They said that I have to respect the free will of all creatures, and they need to remain free. And then she said if he chooses to be an elsewhere, dog we have to let him be free oh my god oh my god okay

I mean the only answer is is you then have to wake up at two in the morning and start practicing drums or something do I mean in retribution well now that's getting ugly you know what maybe I should take

you know my mom always used to say take the high road right get high these people aren't even on the road look because I Maybe we just lean into this even more. That's what Alexis in all her wisdom would tell you.

Don't try and push back constantly. Try and lean into it. And instead of fight with them, why not say, you know what? You're right. That immediately disarms them. Wait, wait, wait. See, let me finish. You're right.

Who are we to say when and where your dog can bark? I want to get to know your dog better. Please let me dog sit further you on your next. vacation. Oh, man, that's going to scare them, but that's good. It scares me. What do you? Yeah.

I don't trust her. I don't trust her. I don't trust her being alone. When he disappears under your care, it's like it was the dog's free will. Who was I to stop your dog from wanting to go back to the wilderness? This is not my idea. Alexis. That is terrible.

Open a veterinarian broke. No. Seriously, though, are you open to like dog sitting and maybe that'll disarm the tension between the two neighbors? Here's the thing. I love animals. I just don't want them barking in my face 24 hours a day. But you know what? Maybe if I got to know him, you know, and he is pretty cute.

And I don't know, maybe I should just, I really, maybe I should just take the high road, you know. Why did you do both? Take the high road. Be nice to the doggy, but leave the front gate unlocked just in case. I mean, that is free will because they're actually going against their dog's free will by keeping them in a caged yard. Don't tell them that. You know what you're right, though. It's an interesting point.

That's exactly what you should text to your neighbor. So we didn't really solve anything here. Well, I think we've at least got the communication going between the two neighbors again. And there's not so much like anger and animosity between you. Yeah. You know what? You made me laugh. You did solve something because you made me feel good.

That's our mission, guys. That's what we always want to do. But don't actually like lose the dog on purpose, right? We understand that was a joke. Yeah. We're just kidding. Yeah, yeah. No, there's so many coyotes and stuff around it.

No, no, no. Oh, gosh. All right, well, I'm going to call that a successful edition of textual healing because we're out of time here. I like your loose interpretation of success. Alexis calls it success, and that's all that matters. I don't know if I feel good about this one, God. It's Brooke and Jeffrey in the morning.

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Yeah. But we did have a lot of comments come in after this textual healing. What did you see, Alexis? Well, you know, one person said maybe some type of pet edibles they should give them to calm out. They actually have a little CBD gumming dog now. Casually drugging the neighbor's dog. Yeah, okay, a little relaxing. It's the same stuff we give our dog on

4th of July. Yeah, basically. It looks natural. That neighbor just needs to walk the dog more. Honestly, yeah. Oh, and it's someone else that I've experienced this type of dog barking, and I downloaded an app that transmitted the silent ringing noise that dogs can hear, but we can't.

It worked every time, and my own dog was never affected. Only the neighbors. That's actually really smart. That's crazy. Wow, we should have called you at the beginning of this phone call. I wouldn't have been as entertaining, though.

There is seriously an app for everything. Yeah, honestly. There's going to be an app for app soon. Let's make that sound right now for all the dogs listening. I think that's just our normal voice. Oh, yeah. It was Alexis. You're right.

All the dogs went crazy after she talked. All right, there it is. Thank you so much for being here. Please hit that subscribe button. And tomorrow starts our countdown. The top 10 second dates of the year. We're starting with number 10 tomorrow right here with the Brick and Jeffrey podcast. It's Brick and Jeffrey in the morning.

I know he has a reputation by. it's going to catch up to him. Gabe Ortiz is a cop. His brother Larry, a mystery Gabe didn't want to solve until it was too late. He was the head of this gang. You're going to push that line for the cause.

Took us under his wing and showed us the game, as they call it. When Larry's killed, Gabe must untangle the dangerous past, one that could destroy everything he thought he knew. Listen to the brothers Ortiz on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

I'm Stefan Curry, and this is Gentleman's Cut. I think what makes Gentleman's Cut different is me being a part of developing the profile of this beautiful finished product with every sip you get a little something different. Visit gentlemen's cut bourbon.com or your nearest total wines or Bevmo.

This message is intended for audiences 21 and older. Gentleman's Cut Bourbon, Boone County, Kentucky. For more on Gentleman's Cut Bourbon, please visit gentlemen's cut bourbon.com. Please enjoy responsibly. it was a bomb the second that it exploded. I felt it ripped through me. In season two of RipCurrent, we ask, who tried to kill Judy Berry? And why? They were climbing trees, and they were sabotaging logging equipment in the woods.

She received death threats before the bombing. She received more threats after the bombing. I think that this is a deliberate attempt to sabotage our movement. Episodes of RipCurrent Season 2 are available now. Listen on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast. What are the cycles fathers passed down that sons are left to heal? What if being a man wasn't about holding it all together, but learning how to let go? This is a space where men speak truth and find the power to heal and transform. I'm Mike Della Rocha. Welcome to Sacred Lessons. Listen to Sacred Lessons on the IHart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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