Legal Question in Education Law in California

Re: dogs barking

Hello!

HNY.

First, whether the dog(s) are little or large is irrelevant. Second, THERE IS NO SPECIFIC California law that allows dogs to "bark" only within certain hours of the day. Third, if the barking is such that it "disturbs" neighbors (as it obviously does) you can be turned in to the "Government" (usually animal control) as a "Public Nuisance." This can even result in a criminal prosecution against you!

This can be serious. You just cannot let the dogs "bark all day" but if they are occasionally barking, passing cars,trucks, etc., then some barking is "normal." It is a matter of degree. The "proof problem" is that you're not home and your neighbors are!

It may come down to a daily recording of activities.

Have you tried to confine the dogs to a smaller area?

I hope this has been helpfull.

Sincerely,

Mark Mitchell Geyer

Re: dogs barking

Hello!

HNY.

First, whether the dog(s) are little or large is irrelevant. Second, THERE IS NO SPECIFIC California law that allows dogs to "bark" only within certain hours of the day. Third, if the barking is such that it "disturbs" neighbors (as it obviously does) you can be turned in to the "Government" (usually animal control) as a "Public Nuisance." This can even result in a criminal prosecution against you!

This can be serious. You just cannot let the dogs "bark all day" but if they are occasionally barking, passing cars,trucks, etc., then some barking is "normal." It is a matter of degree. The "proof problem" is that you're not home and your neighbors are!

It may come down to a daily recording of activities.

Have you tried to confine the dogs to a smaller area?

I hope this has been helpfull.

Sincerely,

Mark Mitchell Geyer

Re: dogs barking

Hello!

HNY.

First, whether the dog(s) are little or large is irrelevant. Second, THERE IS NO SPECIFIC California law that allows dogs to "bark" only within certain hours of the day. Third, if the barking is such that it "disturbs" neighbors (as it obviously does) you can be turned in to the "Government" (usually animal control) as a "Public Nuisance." This can even result in a criminal prosecution against you!

This can be serious. You just cannot let the dogs "bark all day" but if they are occasionally barking, passing cars,trucks, etc., then some barking is "normal." It is a matter of degree. The "proof problem" is that you're not home and your neighbors are!

It may come down to a daily recording of activities.

Have you tried to confine the dogs to a smaller area?

I hope this has been helpfull.

Sincerely,

Mark Mitchell Geyer