A £1,000 fine might be levied against you if your dog’s excessive barking causes significant distress to your neighbors.
Dogs woof for a variety of reasons, including to let you know they want to play or to give you early warning, and there’s really nothing terrible you can say about it.
But if the ruckus persists to the point that it becomes a concern for neighbors, you may find yourself in a sticky position.
Last week, a dog was taken away from a woman in Derby after she had heard it weeping for a significant portion of the evening, and the woman’s warning has been shared with other owners.
Derby Homes conducted an analysis and discovered that the disturbance was having a detrimental effect on the residents’ well-being and the prosperity of the area.
According to official government guidance, meetings must address concerns about noise.
If the complaint involves a dog, the owner has seven days to investigate the incident.
In the event of noncompliance, the property owner may be given a Fixed Penalty Notice with a maximum fine of £110. You might face criminal prosecution and a punishment of £1,000 if you can’t make the payments.
