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Bend, OR Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Barking dog rules in Bend, OR, 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

Noise nuisance clause: Bend Code § 5.20.040(A)(5)
Cat noise clause: Bend Code § 5.20.040(B)(4)
Off-leash bark rule: Bend Code § 5.20.030(C)
Penalty: Class A, up to $750.00
Off-leash exclusion: up to 24 hours, or citywide

Summary

In the City of Bend, an animal that disturbs any person with frequent or prolonged noise is legally a nuisance under Bend Code 5.20.040, whether it is a dog, cat or other animal, and off-leash dogs face an added rule against barking at or harassing people and other animals. The Bend Municipal Court can act on a complaint and citation.

A. An animal other than a domestic cat is a nuisance if it: ... 5. Disturbs any person by frequent or prolonged noises; ... B. A domestic cat is a nuisance if it: ... 4. Disturbs any person by frequent or prolonged noises; ... C. The owner or keeper of a dog that is in an off-leash area must control the dog at all times. The owner or keeper of a dog shall not allow a dog to engage in fighting with other dogs, or harass, bark at, bite, threaten or injure a person or animal.

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Full Breakdown

040(B)(4) uses identical language, so a persistently barking dog and a persistently yowling cat are treated the same way for noise purposes. 040, the dog is excluded from all off-leash areas citywide until the Bend Municipal Court Judge reviews the citation. 010 regardless of who was actually present when the barking occurred.

Violations & Fines

A noise-based animal nuisance finding under Bend Code 5.20.040 is a Class A civil infraction under Bend Code 5.20.065, with a civil penalty up to $750.00 through the Municipal Court; a barking or harassing dog inside an off-leash area under 5.20.030(C) can additionally be excluded from off-leash areas for up to 24 hours, or citywide pending the nuisance citation's resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a barking dog a code violation in Bend?

Yes. Bend Code 5.20.040(A)(5) makes an animal a nuisance if it disturbs any person by frequent or prolonged noises, and that provision applies to dogs (and, under 5.20.040(B)(4), to cats as well) regardless of where the animal is kept.

Who is responsible if my neighbor's dog barks constantly in Bend?

The owner or keeper is responsible under Bend Code 5.20.010, which makes them liable for the animal's acts and subject to the penalties in Bend Code 5.20.065, a Class A civil infraction up to $750.00 if the barking is charged as a nuisance.

Can a dog be kicked out of a Bend off-leash park for barking at people?

Yes. Bend Code 5.20.030(C) bars off-leash dogs from barking at, harassing, biting or threatening a person or animal, and 5.20.030(D) allows exclusion from the off-leash area for up to 24 hours, or citywide if the conduct is also cited as a nuisance.

Sources & Official References

[1]Bend Code

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