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Barking Dog Information Center

  
Barking dogs can present a major problem within urban areas such as Phoenix. While some people are very tolerant of dog barking, others are sensitive to the disturbance. The ideal solution is to talk to your neighbor and resolve the issue or try mediation. Mediation is highly recommended and can resolve a conflict without involving the court process. If the situation cannot be resolved, the complainant (person annoyed by the barking dog) can begin the process of filing charges against the dog owner by filing a formal complaint.


Phoenix City Ordinance § 8-2 classifies a barking dog offense as a class one misdemeanor.
 
 
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Barking Dog Hotline

You may call the Barking Dog Hotline at 602-262-6466 to have information sent to a barking dog owner in your neighborhood or to receive a Barking Dog Petition by mail.
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City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department
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If you live outside of Phoenix, contact the Police Department in your area for information.
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Calls on accumulated feces and odors.
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control
Picks up dogs at large and dogs that bite.
Last Modified on 01/20/2010 15:11:26