Report it: Barking dog complaint
Make a complaint about a barking dog. Provide details about the dog and nature of the noise.
When to report a barking dog
You can submit a complaint about excessive barking from a dog using the online form.
Make sure you have a chat with the owner about the noise their dog is making before submitting a complaint. They may not realise their pet is causing an issue.
What you need to provide
Location information
Provide the location of the issue, including:
- street number and name
- suburb
- postcode.
Issue details
You need to provide information about the:
- dog, including its breed and colour
- noise, such as when it's occurring and how it disrupts or inhibits activities ordinarily carried out at your residential premises.
Contact details
You must provide your contact details, including:
- phone number
- email address
- home address.
Frequently asked questions
Barking is considered excessive when it disrupts or inhibits a daily activity at neighbouring premises or nearby residential land
Learn more about animal noise complaints.