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How to Solve a Barking Dog Problem Ask your neighbor to keep the dog quiet. Try mediation, especially if you and the neighbor have other issues. Contact animal control authorities and request that they enforce local laws restricting noise. Call the police. Bring a nuisance lawsuit in small claims court.

Who do I call to report a barking dog? The Police Department will respond to animal noise complaints and other concerns with any animal problem.

You can call the police if your neighbor's dog is barking, but never dial 911 to report a barking dog. Use the police department's non-emergency line. Before you call the police, however, keep a few things in mind: Calling the police could escalate an already unpleasant situation.

If you're concerned about a dog barking excessively near you, there are things you can do: Speak to the owner. ... If speaking to your neighbour hasn't worked or isn't an option, try contacting your local council about the noise complaint. ... Contact your local council about a barking dog.

1. Understand the law. A dog that barks for at least 10 minutes during any half hour period is in violation of Snohomish County Code 9.12. 060.

Remove the Motivation: If possible when you dog barks at the neighbors, bring them to another room and distract them. Letting them continue to bark, or even opening the doors or windows is rewarding them for the barking behavior. This can be especially useful when your dog is using a protective or greeting bark.

Empathize and apologize for your dog barking. Tell him you're sorry he's being disturbed by barking. Reassure him that you don't want your dog to be a nuisance, and you want to help find a solution to his concerns. Ask him to bear with you while you work on the problem.