Little Chute, WI Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Little Chute, WI, 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
- Trigger
- 2 written complaints in 4 weeks
- Complaints go to
- Village board
- Covered animals
- Dogs, cats, potbellied pigs
- Legal status
- Declared public nuisance
Summary
Little Chute declares habitually barking dogs, crying cats, and squealing pet pigs a public nuisance, triggering violation once two written complaints hit the village board within four weeks.
It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to keep or harbor any dog which habitually barks, howls or yelps, any cat which habitually cries or howls, or any Vietnamese potbellied pig/Micro pig which habitually squeals to the great discomfort of the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or in such manner as to materially disturb or annoy persons in the neighborhood who are of ordinary sensibilities. Such animals are hereby declared to be a public nuisance. A dog, cat, or Vietnamese potbellied pig/Micro pig is considered to be in violation of this section when two formal, written complaints are filed with the village board within a four week period.
(Code 2006, § 7-1-12; Ord. No. 7(Ser. of 2013), § I, 8-7-2013)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 7, Series of 2013, adopted Aug. 7, 2013, retitled § 6-13 from "Barking dogs or crying cats" to "Barking dogs, crying cats, or squealing pigs."
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
It is unlawful to knowingly keep or harbor a dog that habitually barks, howls, or yelps, a cat that habitually cries or howls, or a Vietnamese potbellied pig or micro pig that habitually squeals to the discomfort of the neighborhood's peace and quiet. The Village of Little Chute declares such animals a public nuisance outright. An owner is considered in violation once two formal, written complaints are filed with the village board about the same animal within a four-week period.
Violations & Fines
Two written nuisance complaints filed with the village board within four weeks establishes a violation; general penalty under Sec. 1-12 runs $25-$1,000 forfeiture for a first offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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