Barking Dogs

Barking dogs can cause considerable problems to local residents and in some circumstances may be considered a nuisance in law. Owners should ensure proper control over a dog to prevent a nuisance from occurring.

Making a complaint about the noise of a dog

Complaints may be made in person, by telephone, by letter, e.mail etc. or via a third party such as a Councillor.

• In Person: At Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes.
• By Telephone: 01803 861234
• By Letter: Environmental Health, South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, TQ9 5NE.
• By Email: environmental.health@southhams.gov.uk
• Your Councillor: List of Councillors

Details needed will include the name and address of the complainant, details of type, frequency and duration of the noise and the name and address of the person or premises causing the noise. Information on any action already taken and the outcome will also be requested.

The complaint will then be referred to the investigating officer who will contact the complainant.

To make a telephone complaint or obtain advice about noise, telephone 01803 861234.

If the problem is an emergency and occurs outside normal office hours, telephone 01803 837034.

ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS WILL NOT NORMALLY BE INVESTIGATED

Further Information

• Advice about why dogs bark and how to manage unnecessary barking.
• Is your Dog Barking too much?
• Pet Behavior Advice