Question: What can I do about Barking Dogs?

Excessive barking by dogs  which causes a nuisance to any person is an offence under the Control of Dogs Act, 1986.        

In a good-neighbourly manner, let the dog’s owner know how the barking affects you. They may not have realised what was happening. 

If this approach fails,  you can make a complaint to the local District Court by downloading  Barking Dogs Court Form (word .doc, 20 kbs)  Alternatively, this form is available from the Environment Section.  Tel: 058 20864 or 058 22083 or 058 20894 

For more information on filling out the complaint form please contact the Waterford District Court Office, The Courthouse, Waterford City.  Tel: 051 874657
Email: WaterfordDC@Courts.ie

Please note: This form must  be sent to the local District Court  and not the Council's  Environment section.