Barking dog rules in Amarillo, TX — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Amarillo addresses barking dogs through its animal control ordinance (Chapter 8-2). Dogs that bark excessively and disturb neighbors may be considered a nuisance. Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare investigates complaints.
While Amarillo has no general noise ordinance, the animal control code under Chapter 8-2 addresses nuisance animals including those that bark excessively. Dogs that repeatedly disturb the peace of neighbors through persistent barking, howling, or other noise may be declared a nuisance. Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare handles complaints. Owners are typically given notice and an opportunity to correct the behavior before citations are issued. Documentation of the disturbance helps substantiate complaints.
Owners of nuisance animals may receive citations and fines. Persistent violations can lead to mandatory corrective measures or animal impoundment.
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