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Environment and animals

Barking dogs causing a noise nuisance

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, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA

Telephone: 01904 551555

Noise Patrol

Out of hours noise complaints only; Friday and Saturday, from 9.00pm to 2.30am.

Telephone: 01904 551555