Barking Dogs: Glen Burnie vs Pasadena
How do barking dogs rules compare between Glen Burnie, MD and Pasadena, MD?
Glen Burnie and Pasadena have similar restriction levels.
Glen Burnie, MD
Anne Arundel County
Under Anne Arundel County Code Section 12-4-903, it is unlawful to permit an animal to disturb the quiet of a person or neighborhood. Continual barking, howling, or whining causing unreasonable disturbance is a public nuisance. Dogs must bark for 5 consecutive minutes to qualify for a complaint.
View full Glen Burnie rules →Pasadena, MD
Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Code §12-4-101(36) defines a dog that continuously barks, howls, or whines causing unreasonable annoyance to neighbors as a public nuisance. Animal Services Agency enforces.
View full Pasadena rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Glen Burnie | Pasadena |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Unreasonable annoyance or disturbance | Continuous barking causing unreasonable annoyance |
| Duration | 5 minutes continuous barking | - |
| Daytime Complaints | Animal Control (7 AM–11 PM) | - |
| Nighttime Complaints | Police (11 PM–7 AM) | - |
| Fine | $50–$500 per violation | - |
| Code | - | §12-4-101(36) |
| Enforcement | - | Animal Services (410) 222-8900 |
| Hours | - | Enhanced enforcement 10 PM–7 AM |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Glen Burnie FAQ
What are the rules about barking dogs in Glen Burnie?
Under Anne Arundel County Code Section 12-4-903, it is unlawful to permit an animal to disturb the quiet of a person or neighborhood. Continual barking, howling, or whining causing unreasonable disturbance is a public nuisance. Dogs must bark for 5 consecutive minutes to qualify for a complaint.
How do I file a noise complaint about a barking dog in Glen Burnie?
Standard: Unreasonable annoyance or disturbance. Duration: 5 minutes continuous barking. Daytime Complaints: Animal Control (7 AM–11 PM). Nighttime Complaints: Police (11 PM–7 AM).
Pasadena FAQ
How do I report a barking dog in Anne Arundel County?
Call Animal Services at (410) 222-8900. Document dates and times. A log of incidents strengthens the complaint.
What counts as a nuisance dog?
Under §12-4-101(36), continuous or repeated barking/howling that causes unreasonable annoyance to neighbors is a public nuisance.
Compare other topics
See how Glen Burnie and Pasadena compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool