Barking dog rules in Fountain, 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.
Barking dogs that create ongoing disturbances are a nuisance under Fountain's municipal code (Title 6 — Regulation of Animals, available via Municode). El Paso County Regional Animal Services enforces animal noise complaints in Fountain.
Fountain's Title 6 (Regulation of Animals) prohibits animals from creating unreasonable noise disturbances. Persistent barking, howling, or other animal noise that disturbs the peace of a neighborhood constitutes a public nuisance. Fountain contracts with El Paso County Regional Animal Services for animal control enforcement. Owners may be issued a warning, citation, or summons to municipal court. All dogs must be licensed through El Paso County and vaccinated against rabies. Leash requirements apply throughout Fountain.
Warning first. Nuisance finding: $100 to $500. Daily fines for non-compliance. Court-ordered remediation possible.
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