When Is Dog Barking Considered a Nuisance Uk?

So, to be a statutory nuisance, the barking would have to be excessive and unreasonable in the circumstances and interfere significantly with how someone uses and enjoys their home.

What is considered excessive dog barking UK?

Examples of excessive barking can include: frequent intermittent barking over lengthy periods; sustained barking over more than a minute or two; barking early in the morning or late at night.

How long does a dog have to bark to be a nuisance?

Nuisance Defined.

Following are some examples: Example #1 Nuisance noise from a dog is defined as barking or whining for more than 5-minutes in any 1-hour period.

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