by Jack Pointer

If you happen to live by a barking dog, there are a couple steps you can take to keep your neighborhood calm.

First, contact the dog owner and ask him to do something about the problem. Sometimes the owner may not be aware of the problem and will take steps to stop the barking right away.

If this does not work, then call your local humane society. They will want the name and address of the dog owner, and they will need your name and address too. They will also want to know when the dog is disturbing people.

Typically a letter from the humane society is sent to the pet owner and this takes takes care of the barking issue.

Yet, if the dog continues to disrupt the peace, notify the humane society again. Usually a complaint will be issued and an officer will hand deliver it to the dog owner.

A complaint must be signed by neighbors within a realistic distance of the pet owner. If the dog owner still does not do something about the barking, they may have to appear in court.

Remember, if your dog is doing the barking; avoid unpleasantness for yourself and for your neighbors with some sensible training for your dog.

Finally, if you are end up being a neighbor of a barking dog, keep in mind that you can do something about it. Most states and counties have noise laws on the books.

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