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Anoka County, MN Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Barking dog rules in Anoka County, MN, also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances, define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.

Key Facts

Continuous threshold
10 minutes of barking
Intermittent threshold
30 minutes or more
Exception
Trespasser, teasing, or provocation
Who sets it
Your city, not the county
Blaine citation
City Code § 14-144

Summary

Cities, not Anoka County, set barking-dog limits. Blaine makes it unlawful to keep a dog that barks continuously for 10 minutes, or intermittently for 30 minutes or more, unless a trespasser or provocation triggered it.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Anoka County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

It is unlawful for any person to own, keep, or harbor a barking dog. Any dog that barks, bays, cries, howls continuously for a period of ten (10) minutes or barks intermittently for thirty (30) minutes or more is considered a barking dog.

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Full Breakdown

Barking-dog nuisance rules are city ordinances across Anoka County. Blaine (BCO 14-144) defines a "barking dog" precisely: continuous barking, baying, crying or howling for ten minutes, or intermittent barking for thirty minutes or more. The rule does not apply when someone is trespassing or threatening to trespass, or when the dog is teased or provoked. Complaints go to a Community Service Officer through Anoka County dispatch. Coon Rapids and other cities have comparable animal-noise provisions. The county's role is limited to animal control support and the statewide Dangerous Dog Act (Minn. Stat. §§347.50–347.565), which addresses dangerous, not merely noisy, dogs.

Violations & Fines

A barking-dog violation in Blaine is a nuisance offense enforced by a Community Service Officer via Anoka County dispatch (763-427-1212) or 911.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can a dog bark legally in Blaine?
A dog barking continuously for ten minutes, or intermittently for thirty minutes or more, is a "barking dog" violation under Blaine City Code § 14-144, unless provoked or reacting to a trespasser.
Who do I call about a barking dog in Anoka County?
Contact a Community Service Officer through Anoka County dispatch at 763-427-1212, or 911. Enforcement is handled at the city level, not by a countywide noise office.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Anoka County

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