Our dog warden can take action against excessive barking
from pets.
We can do this as long as the noise can be proved to be a
statutory nuisance under the
Environmental Protection Act 1990.
In cases where barking causes a nuisance we can serve a
notice on the owner and if they breach this,
we can prosecute.
However, in the majority of cases every effort is made to resolve
the problem amicably.
Though barking comes naturally to dogs, constant barking or
whining can be disturbing to neighbours. Often the problem
occurs when the dog's owner is out of the house and so the owner
has no idea about the problem until someone complains.
Dogs are not solitary animals by nature - they need
the security of a family group and regard their owners as a
substitute family and can become distressed when left alone.
If you do need to leave your dog alone for long periods here are
some simple things to try which can help stop them
barking:
- feed and exercise them before you go out
- leave a radio on at low volume
- make sure their bed or basket is comfortable
- leave their favourite toys out
Always remember to leave a.llight on if you won't be coming back
until after dark.
If nothing works then you should talk to your vet. Sometimes a
dog will bark because they suffer from anxiety and your vet can
refer you and your dog to an animal behaviourist who can suggest
ways to improve your dog's behaviour.
For more information contact the
dog
warden.