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Barking Dogs
Domestic animal noise nuisance
Owners are responsible for ensuring their animals do not cause a nuisance by making excessive noise
that disrupts or inhibits any normal activity ordinarily carried out in nearby properties. A nuisance may
occur if (in the opinion of an Authorised Officer) there is sufficient evidence to support the observation
that others are being affected by the activity of the offending animal.
After Council receives a complaint
Not all noise constitutes a noise nuisance as defined under the Local Law. If Council is unable to
determine a noise nuisance exists, no further action will be taken. However, if Council is satisfied there is a
noise nuisance, the following action may be taken:
Issue of an Action Notice, and/or
Issue of a Penalty Infringement Notice, and/or
Issue of a Compliance Notice pursuant to Council’s Local Laws
Prosecute the dog’s owner in Noosa Magistrates Court (only considered in exceptional
circumstances”.
Examples of a noise nuisance
This is noise that, in the opinion of an Authorised Officer, unreasonably
disrupts a person from holding a conversation, sleeping, watching
television.
Tips for neighbours
If your neighbour has a noisy dog, take the time to talk to them as they
may be unaware that their animal is causing a nuisance. Your feedback
could help them understand and resolve any problems that may be
contributing to their dog’s behaviour.
Noosa Shire Council Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2015
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For more information
Visit: 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Email: [email protected]
Call: (07) 5329 6500
noosa.qld.gov.au
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Barking Dogs continued
Understanding dog behaviour
Barking is a natural behaviour for dogs and is one of the ways to communicate. However, if barking is excessive
or occurs for long periods of time during the day or night, it must be addressed. On-going barking is often a
symptom of another problem.
Dogs bark if they are:
Lonely, bored or frustrated or suffering separation anxiety,
Seeking attention and have learned this as a behaviour to get what they want,
Scared of people, objects and/or other animals or feel their territory is threatened,
Stimulated from playing,
Unwell.
How to reduce barking
Barking may be reduced through several small behavioural and environmental changes. Council recommends
that dog owners seek the advice of an expert, such as the dog’s vet, a dog behaviouralist or a professional dog
trainer.
Resolving the nuisance
Step 2 Step 3
Step 1
Lodge a formal complaint with If not resolved after initial investigation,
Contact your neighbour to discuss
Council. Form available on Noosa you may be required to assist Council
either in person or a letter. See the
Council website or call the Customer to establish there is a genuine issue by
Barking Dog process on the Noosa
Service team. gathering
Council website.
evidence.
Snap Send Solve
For more information
Visit: 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Email: [email protected]
Call: (07) 5329 6500
noosa.qld.gov.au