What is considered excessive barking?
Justen Stoltenberg
2025-07-07 03:45:48
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My friend has two dogs and has recently had a complaint about barking. The dogs are well looked after, walked twice a day and well fed etc. however one of them does bark when in the garden, mostly at next doors cats. Although they are never left to bark for more than a couple of mins and are always brought in as soon as they start barking. what is classd as excessive barking? surely dogs do bark at times which cant be helped. Its not as if the dogs bark for hours on end, just a couple of mins and when they start barking they always are brought in.
Meggie Upton
2025-06-30 23:37:21
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So how much is too much. Problems arise when dog barking becomes excessive and unreasonable. Examples of excessive barking can include: frequent intermittent barking over lengthy periods; sustained barking over more than a minute or two; barking early in the morning or late at night. If they were making a noise that you found disturbing, such as playing music or hammering something, how long would it take before you found it unpleasant. One way to judge whether the amount of barking is too much is to try to put yourself in your neighbours shoes. Even if you can put up with excessive barking it is not reasonable to expect your neighbours to do likewise. If a neighbour complains to the council we will investigate if your dog/s barking is causing an unreasonable disturbance to your neighbours. Officers will apply their professional judgement when making their decision.
Ludwig Batz
2025-06-20 23:09:07
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Whilst there is no set definition as to what constitutes nuisance barking, owners can find themselves in a legal dispute over the matter. As a general rule, it will be regarded as a statutory nuisance if the noise is of a character which makes it intrusive or irritating. Factors taken into account in making this assessment include: The volume of the barking The duration of the barking The time of day in which the barking takes place. If a dog barks regularly or for a prolonged period it can then be considered a noise nuisance and action can be taken against you. Tackling noise nuisance from a barking dog isn’t going to be straight forward and there’s unlikely to be a ‘quick fix’.
Odell Jenkins
2025-06-20 21:14:10
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What is considered to be excessive and persistent barking can be difficult to gauge but, as a general rule of thumb, we would investigate and deal with uncontrollable barking, whining or crying, especially at inappropriate times or in circumstances that interfere significantly with how someone uses and enjoys their property.
For example, Continuous barking for 30 minutes on 5 days over a 7 day period.
Barking for more than a combined total of 2 hours in 24.
Barking occurring during “quiet hours” between 11pm and 7am.
Dogs often bark because they are lonely, bored or frustrated, seeking attention, defending their territory or have medical problems.
Noise from excessive and persistent dog barking can be a nuisance.
Problems often occur when the dogs’ owner is out of the house, so they may not be aware there is a problem until someone complains.
Training can often impact on the degree to which a dog barks.
Dogs should be taught not to bark at everything that moves but to react to everyday occurrences without barking excessively.
Breana Kreiger
2025-06-20 18:58:59
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However, if the amount your dog barks increases or becomes excessive, it can be a sign that something isn't right and it may also cause problems for other people. The occasional bark or 'woof' is usually not a problem for neighbours and others in the community but when barking becomes disruptive, it's often considered unacceptable and unpleasant to many people. If your dog is barking excessively or more than usual, it's best to make sure there are no health issues – for example, any problems with your dog's hearing which could be causing the barking. Research shows that eight out of 10 dogs experience stress when left alone, and may show this stress through barking. Dogs bark for so many different reasons and so it's necessary to discover what the cause is. Make sure your dog has enough to do every day to stop them from getting bored. Establish a good routine – your dog may be barking to communicate that they want to play, want food or need attention.
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