Dog barking can be a serious annoyance if the noise happens regularly or for prolonged periods of time.
Dog owners and dog barking
If you're the owner of a dog that constantly barks, you need to take steps to prevent this from happening as failure to do so could result in legal action being taken against you.
Contact our Neighbourhood Enforcement team to report a noise complaint linked to persistent dog barking.
Download Blue Cross guidance on how to stop your dog from barking.
Animal welfare
If you are concerned that the dog is barking because it's suffering, or you are worried about its welfare, please contact the RSPCA:
- directly via the RSPCA website
- by phone: 0300 1234 999 - this line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Also see
Neighbourhood Enforcement Team
Community Safety Hub
Noise Patrol
Out of hours noise complaints only; Friday and Saturday, from 9.00pm to 2.30am.
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