Contact us to make a complaint about any dog that is:
To report dog attacks, aggressive dogs or excessive barking, call us on 0800 462 685.
Do not submit an online form for these complaints.
You can call, email or visit us to make a complaint about a dog. Visit Our contact details for more information.
Before you report a barking dog, consider the following:
Find out more about the complaint procedure and read our letter template if you want to leave a note in a dog owner's mailbox.
If you have already spoken to the dog owner and the barking has not improved, call us. You can also call us if it feels unsafe or uncomfortable to approach the owner.
We:
If there is no improvement and we are notified that the barking is still a nuisance, we will investigate further.
This may lead to the dog owner being issued a nuisance abatement notice An official letter asking for a reduction in the amount of something, or that something should stop. Examples would be dog barking or excessive noise. and other enforcement actions.
If we receive a complaint and our animal management officer has reasonable grounds to believe a dog’s barking or howling is creating a nuisance, we can:
If we prosecute the owner for breaching the notice, the court can impose a fine of up to $1500.
For a list of infringement offences and fees, check the Dog Control Act.
