Barking Dogs: Brookline vs Wellesley
How do barking dogs rules compare between Brookline, MA and Wellesley, MA?
Wellesley has fewer restrictions than Brookline.
Brookline, MA
Norfolk County
Brookline's General By-Laws and nuisance control provisions prohibit animals from creating persistent noise disturbances. Animal Control handles complaints about barking dogs in Brookline.
View full Brookline rules →Wellesley, MA
Norfolk County
Norfolk County does not regulate barking dogs at the county level. Dog noise complaints are handled by each municipality's animal control officer and police department under local bylaws.
View full Wellesley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Brookline | Wellesley |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | Art. 8.15 + Nuisance By-Law | - |
| Animal Control | (617) 730-2660 | - |
| Standard | Exceeding Background Noise Level under Art. 8.15 | - |
| Topic | Barking Dogs | - |
| County Rule? | - | None — municipal jurisdiction |
| State Authority | - | MGL c. 140 §157 — municipalities may declare dogs nuisances |
| Who to Call | - | Your town's Animal Control Officer |
| Licensing | - | MGL c. 140 §136A requires annual dog license in each town |
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Brookline FAQ
What are the rules about barking dogs in Brookline?
Brookline's General By-Laws and nuisance control provisions prohibit animals from creating persistent noise disturbances. Animal Control handles complaints about barking dogs in Brookline.
How do I file a noise complaint about a barking dog in Brookline?
Code Section: Art. 8.15 + Nuisance By-Law. Animal Control: (617) 730-2660. Standard: Exceeding Background Noise Level under Art. 8.15.
Wellesley FAQ
What are the rules about barking dogs in Norfolk County?
Norfolk County does not regulate barking dogs at the county level. Dog noise complaints are handled by each municipality's animal control officer and police department under local bylaws.
How do I file a noise complaint about a barking dog in Norfolk County?
County Rule?: None — municipal jurisdiction. State Authority: MGL c. 140 §157 — municipalities may declare dogs nuisances. Who to Call: Your town's Animal Control Officer. Licensing: MGL c. 140 §136A requires annual dog license in each town.
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