Outagamie County, WI Noise Ordinances: Barking Dogs (2026)
Barking dog rules in Outagamie County, 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
- Governing section
- Sec. 34-28(b)(2)
- Covers
- Any animal or bird
- Standard
- Frequent or continued disturbance
- First offense fine
- $100 to $500
Summary
County code makes it unlawful to own, possess or harbor a dog or other animal that frequently or continuously creates an unreasonable noise disturbance for neighbors.
(b)Prohibited conduct. ... (2)No person shall own, possess or harbor any animal or bird which frequently or for continued duration makes sound which creates an unreasonable noise disturbance.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 26).
Full Breakdown
Section 34-28(b)(2) states that 'no person shall own, possess or harbor any animal or bird which frequently or for continued duration makes sound which creates an unreasonable noise disturbance.' The provision sits inside the same general noise-disturbance ordinance that covers loudspeakers and alarms, so a persistently barking dog is treated as an unreasonable noise source alongside other equipment. A first violation carries a forfeiture of $100 to $500, rising to $200 to $1,000 for a repeat offense under section 34-28(e).
Violations & Fines
An animal whose noise creates an unreasonable disturbance draws a forfeiture of $100 to $500 for a first offense and $200 to $1,000 for a repeat offense under section 34-28(e).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is one bark enough to violate the ordinance?
Does this apply to cats and other pets too?
Sources & Official References
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