What are some common dog barking laws?

Common dog barking laws vary based on location, reports Nolo. Some states, such as Massachusetts allow people to file formal complaints, and then the city council holds a hearing to determine a plan for the dog. A strict result may be having the owner get rid of the dog.

Dog barking laws are multiple household laws and consecutive-disruption laws, notes BarkingDogs.Net. However, these laws are difficult to enact. Multiple household laws need numerous neighbors to agree that a dog’s barking is overwhelming and excessive. Consecutive-disruption laws allow dogs to bark as long as it does not continue for 20 minutes straight without a minute break.