Barking dog rules in Aurora, CO — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Aurora's animal code under Chapter 14 addresses barking dogs as a nuisance. Dogs that bark, howl, or make noise excessively may be subject to animal control enforcement. Aurora Animal Services handles complaints and can issue citations.
Under Aurora City Code Chapter 14 (Animals), keeping an animal that disturbs the peace through habitual barking, howling, or other noise constitutes a nuisance. Aurora Animal Services handles barking dog complaints and follows a progressive enforcement approach. Complainants should document the disturbance including dates, times, and duration. All dogs in Aurora must be licensed with current rabies vaccination, and dogs over 6 months must be spayed or neutered (with limited exceptions). The leash law requires all dogs off their owner's property to be on a leash not exceeding 10 feet.
Nuisance animal violations are handled through progressive enforcement by Aurora Animal Services. Repeated violations may result in municipal court citations.
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