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Pets Are Considered Property in the State of Minnesota In Minnesota, the only way your family pet will automatically go to you is if the animal is your separate property, which means that one of the following must apply: You brought the pet into the marriage with you. You inherited the pet in your name only.

Dogs Disturbing the Peace No person may keep a dog which howls, yelps or barks for a ten minute period that is audible from more than 100 feet. The Animal Control Officer may request the person to stop or prevent the annoyance and if they refuse to comply, a citation will be issued.

If a homeowner disturbed by barking complains to the police, they may issue a warning to the dog owner. In some cases, the police might arrest the owner if they ignore repeated warnings, and the owner may face minor criminal charges.

Unless your neighbor is breaking laws (and it may be up to you, the complainant, to show evidence), the police may not be effective. They might refer you to animal control or another agency that handles code enforcement for nuisance animals. It's not typically a one-and-done neighborhood barking dog solution.

The Bottom Line You should not put your dog in any situation in which he is stressed enough to bark all day long. This is not healthy or beneficial for the dog and will over time lead to other behavioral issues. Many dogs bark if left alone in the yard for many hours.

Landlords may deny a request for a reasonable accommodation. A landlord may deny a tenant's request for a reasonable accommodation to live with a service animal and/or emotional support animal if the request causes an undue burden.