Barking dog rules in Englewood, 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.
Englewood prohibits dogs from continuously barking, howling, whining, or otherwise disturbing neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of their properties. Dog owners are responsible for ensuring their pet's barking does not create a serious annoyance to the neighborhood.
Under Englewood's animal welfare code (Title 7, Chapter 1), dog owners are responsible for ensuring their dog's barking does not create a serious annoyance to the neighborhood. It is unlawful to allow a dog to continuously bark, howl, whine, or otherwise disturb neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of their properties. All dogs and cats must be on a leash held by a person able to control the animal when off the owner's property. Dogs may be off-leash at designated areas: Duncan Park, Jason Park, and the Northwest Greenbelt from 6-11 AM and 6-11 PM, and at the Canine Corral Sunday-Saturday 6-11 PM. All dogs and cats over 6 months must be vaccinated against rabies.
Barking dog violation: citation under Municipal Code 7-1A. Progressive fines for repeated violations.
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