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No matter the time of day, the sounds of a constant barking dog can be irritating. For those who work at home, this could be a distraction. And for those who are just searching for a relaxing evening, ...

Seeing a cute dog in the neighborhood is always a nice surprise. Hearing your neighbors dog, however, is a different story — especially when you’re hearing them a little too often. Some things in life ...

Dear Annie: I’m at my wits’ end, and I don’t know what to do anymore. My neighbor’s dog barks constantly. I’m not exaggerating; this dog barks from early in the morning until late at night. Sometimes ...

Q: Our next-door neighbor lets her three dogs live in the fenced-in backyard, and they bark constantly, even late into the night. They are good neighbors, other than that, so we have tried to be ...

The law starting Oct. 9 prohibits continuous barking for over 15 minutes or cumulative barking exceeding 30 minutes daily. Fines for violations start at $50 and increase with subsequent offenses, ...

It's the constant barking throughout the night that annoys Mariah Black and her family in their Indianapolis neighborhood. Their neighbor's dog, a couple of houses down, is left outside, and Black ...

Sometimes, dogs bark when they're happy and excited. Sometimes they bark because they're scared or threatened. And sometimes, they bark out of boredom, when they want food or attention, or just ...

Excessive dog barking can be a noise disturbance, especially if it's continuous and crosses property lines for extended periods. Penalties for noise disturbances may include fines, jail time or ...

The law starting Oct. 9 prohibits continuous barking for over 15 minutes or cumulative barking exceeding 30 minutes daily. Fines for violations start at $50 and increase with subsequent offenses, ...