jsperry9@xxxxxxxxx
When barking becomes an issue
Barking is one way your dog communicates. It can
signify anything from playfulness to anxiety.
Reasonable barking such as when the family returns
home or to protect their property, is acceptable. However,
owners sometimes overlook that their dog can also
adversely affect other peoples’ lives. Excessive barking
(as defined by the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995)
is when a dog creates a noise, by barking or otherwise,
which persistently occurs or continues to such a degree
or extent that it unreasonably interferes with the peace,
comfort or convenience of a person.Excessive noise is
one of the most frequent concerns raised with councils.
Excessive Barking: the Fast Facts
Many factors can cause a dog to bark excessively:
• Boredom, loneliness or a lack of entertainment
• Discomfort from fleas, worms or other irritations
• Unsuitable yards, enclosures or kennel location
• Lack of adequate food, water, exercise or training
• Guarding or protecting territory or feeling threatened
• Protecting their owner or their family
• Strange or new noises or fireworks
• Thunderstorms, high altitude planes or wailing sirens
• People passing or children playing nearby.
If your dog barks excessively and it becomes an issue for
others or for council, it is reviewed and resolved through:
• Working with the owner informally with education,
monitoring the situation and/or mediation
• Issuing the dog’s owner with an expiation notice for
excessive barking
• Issuing the owner with a ‘Control Order’ (barking)
under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.
On Mon, Jun 18, 2018, 8:20 AM Stephen Perry <jsperry9@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Again in English?
On Mon, Jun 18, 2018, 6:04 AM LUIS ABREW <luisabrew@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Ppls dogs smh it's to early.
