One of the few statewide dog barking laws in pa specifies that game commission approved training areas are not necessarily subject to the same rules.
Excessive dog barking law.
Here s a guide on the law and what dog owners need to be aware of.
Published 22 june 2011.
Excessive vocalization refers to uncontrollable excessive dog barking whining or crying often occurring at inappropriate times of the night or day the author goes on to explain that excessive barking usually has a reason.
But when barking happens a lot or goes on for a long time it can be annoying and upsetting for your neighbours.
Ask animal control authorities to enforce local noise laws if applicable.
In some places barking dogs are covered by a specific state or local ordinance.
Examples of this are barking for prolonged periods frequent excessive barking and barking at unreasonable hours such as.
If you have tried everything else but the neighbor still does not keep the pet under control it may be time to consider animal control or law enforcement.
If your neighbors can hear the excessive barking they may file a noise complaint against you and your dog declaring him a public nuisance.
Nuisance laws related to dog barking vary and.
Before you act be aware of the laws regarding barking dogs and disturbing the peace.
If the dog sees or hears lots of activity.
For example your city may define barking as excessive if it continues for over 10 minutes.
If the dog is alone all day in the house or left alone in the yard for long periods of time he may develop unwelcome compulsive habits such as barking.
For example massachusetts law allows neighbors to make a formal complaint to the town s board of selectmen city council about a dog that is a nuisance because of excessive barking mass.
Dogs bark to communicate with other dogs and with people.
In order to report excessive barking start by calling your local animal control office.
It s normal and natural for dogs to bark.
If there are no animal control laws in your area contact law enforcement about the noise.
In this case the dog training area only has to adhere to the noise nuisance laws that were in effect when the establishment received its authorization permit from the game commission.
Knowing your rights may make a frustrating situation seem more manageable.
