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(Ordinance 28079) 7.40.010 Public Nuisance |
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No owner/guardian or person with a right to control the animal may allow the animal to commit any of the following acts: |
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Habitually disturb the peace and quietude of any neighborhood or person, by howling, barking, crying, baying, or making any other noise. |
What should I do about a neighbor with a noisy animal?
There are many things people can do to stop their dogs from barking and disturbing the neighbors. The very first thing that needs to happen, however, is they must be told about the problem. Thes best way to do this is to calmly talk to your neighbor and let them know about the problem. Give them a chance to correct the situation. An easy solution is for them to keep the dog inside the house. This way the dog is not so isolated and less likely to respond to birds, squirrels and people walking by. There are many resources out there to help people with their pet behavior problems including books, obedience classes and professional dog trainers.
If you are unsuccessful in working the problem out with your neighbor you can contact Animal Care & Services to help you. |
- Call (408) 794-7297 to speak with a dispatcher and have a case number created.
- Download a Nuisance Petition and Log form (Microsoft Word format or PDF format) to document the problem.
- Complete the Nuisance Petition (page 1).
- Begin tracking the problem using the Barking log (page 3). You can make copies if necessary. Page 2 provides a sample of how to complete the barking log. The cooperation of at least one other neighbor to chronicle dates and times that the dog is barking is not required but recommended. (Note: you must contact Animal Services to have a case No. assigned before starting this process).
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If you would like to download a Rebuttal Form to a complaint that has already been filed against you, click here. |
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