Dog Barking
Dogs bark for various reasons. Barking or howling can disturb
neighbours, often when the dog owner is out of the house. Dog
barking can amount to a statutory nuisance that could lead to
enforcement action being taken against the dog owner.
Dogs may bark for any of these reasons:
- Defending territory
- Loneliness
- Boredom
- Frustration
- Attention seeking
- Medical reasons
Here are some tips to help prevent your dog from causing noise
problems:
- Don’t leave your dog outside if it wants to be let in
- Try to keep your dog calm. Do not over-excite the dog late at
night
- If your dog barks at certain times of the day, keep it busy,
take it for a walk
- When you go out take your dog with you or ask a friend or
relative to look after it
- If you have to leave your dog at home alone exercise it before
you go
- Some dogs become calm on hearing a voice. Put a radio on
quietly if you leave your dog at home
- If you are not returning before dark, leave a light on before
you go
- Make sure your dog’s basket is comfortable
If you dog still barks you may wish to seek advice from our Dog
Wardens. For an appointment please call 01304 872428.
You may wish to consult your vet as dogs may bark when they are
ill or anxious. Your vet may refer your dog to an animal
behaviourist who may suggest methods to improve your dog’s
behaviour.
For further information and advice on why dogs bark you may wish
to contact:
The Association of Pet Behaviour Councillors, PO Box 46,
Worcester, WR8 9YS.
Telephone: 01386 750743
E-mail: info@apbc.org.uk
Website at www.apbc.org.uk
Contact the Customer Services
Team Telephone: 01304 872428
E-mail: customerservices@dover.gov.uk
