There is nothing more annoying than listening to a barking dog.It is against the law to allow dogs to bark too long.If you want to report the dog, you should call your local animal control.Share the times the dog barks with animal control.If the dog's owner doesn't curb the barking, you may have to testify in court.
Step 1: You can call animal control.
The easiest way to report excessive barking is to call the animal control department.Tell the person on the other end of the phone where the dog is and how long it has been barking.If you want to report excessive dog barking in New York City, you can call 311.You can report on the internet.It's possible to contact a different department in your city.You need to contact your local animal shelter in Los Angeles.Call the police if you can't find the phone number for animal control.You should be directed to the correct number.
Step 2: If required, write a letter.
You need to send a letter to an animal shelter.Los Angeles requires that you send a letter with your name, address, phone number, and a description of the problem to the animal shelter.
Step 3: Meet the officer.
Someone from your city's police or animal shelter will investigate.This person may not come out right away.The person can check on the dog at another time.The person investigating the barking dog should be able to talk to you.You should show the investigator where the dog is and give any documentation that you have recorded.
Step 4: If the dog continues to bark, call animal control.
The city will respond to your complaint by sending the dog's owner a letter explaining how they can reduce the barking.You need to report the barking to the appropriate authorities if it continues.
Step 5: Testify in a court of law.
You may have to testify in court against the dog owner.You will be nervous.You should always tell the truth if you want to be an effective witness.It is against the law to not do so.If you don't know the answer to a question, never guess.When giving estimates, be careful.If I have to give an estimate, I would say.A court proceeding is serious business and should be taken seriously.Don't get upset.Try to remain calm and in control.
Step 6: Do you know if the barking is excessive?
If you find five minutes of barking late at night annoying, your city might not consider it excessive barking.If barking is continuous for 10 minutes or intermittent for 30 minutes within a three hour window, it is excessive in Los Angeles.In New York City, barking warrants call law enforcement if it lasts continuously for 10 minutes or more between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm or for five continuous minutes between 10:00 pm and 6:30 am.
Step 7: The days and times of barking should be noted.
The days and times when the dog is barking should be documented.You can easily write down the duration of the barking if you keep a log beside your bed.
Step 8: The dog is making a noise.
You can use tape to record the dog barking.Police or animal control officers don't come right away to investigate in some cities.If they can hear barking, they might stop by the animal's house several weeks later.It is highly unlikely that the dog will bark when the investigator shows up.You should record the audio of the dog barking.You can use a digital recorder or tape recorder.It's possible that your phone can record video or audio.
Step 9: Talk to the owner.
Some experts don't think you should talk to the owner about the barking.Talking to the owner can be helpful.The owner could be unaware of the barking when he isn't home.The owner might be grateful that you told them about the problem.If you complain about the dog, some owners might be hostile.If you complain about the barking of the dog, your neighbor will make a complaint about you.If the dog owner becomes upset or annoyed when you talk, quickly end the conversation with a pleasant, "I just thought you should know" and don't raise the issue again.
Step 10: Look for signs of animal abuse.
It is very important to report animal abuse to the appropriate authorities.If you hear a dog wailing, look for the following signs of animal abuse: open wounds or multiple healed wounds, a tight collar embedded in the dog's neck, inability to stand heavy discharge around the nose, or the owner hitting or otherwise abusing the animal.
Step 11: The abuse should be documented.
It is possible that the dog is in pain or suffering.Writing down what you have seen is the best way to document abuse.Give the times and dates you heard the animal howling.The owner may have struck the dog.
Step 12: Take pictures of the animal.
Don't put yourself in danger.You shouldn't approach an animal that looks wounded or break into a garage if you want to.Take pictures from a safe distance.Take the dates and times that you took the pictures.
Step 13: Contact animal control.
After you have gathered all of your information, you should contact your local animal control or animal shelter.Offer to show the investigator where the dog is.