To Whom it May Concern:

At about 1 AM On November 1, I was taking a late-night walk in your neighborhood. I often take such walks; the exercise helps me relax and hence, sleep better. Unfortunately on this night I was severely menaced by your loudly barking dog, who seemed about to attack until he/she/it was (fortunately for me) distracted by a passing bicyclist, whom your dog chased instead until you appeared at your door to let it in.

I spent several uneasy moments on the sidewalk with my arms raised and my heart beating furiously before the arrival of the bicyclist; I don't expect to be able to sleep any time soon, to put it mildly. My heart rate still has not returned to normal. While the word "traumatic" might be pushing it, I found the whole experience quite a bit more than merely unpleasant.

If you can't be bothered to take your dog out for a walk, please find it another home.