Barking dog rules in Philadelphia County, PA — 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 in Philadelphia County are regulated under Philadelphia Code §10-404 as a public nuisance when barking persists more than 10 minutes continuously or intermittently for 30 minutes. PA Dog Law applies countywide.
Philadelphia Code §10-404 defines excessive animal noise as a nuisance. Complaints are handled by Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT Philly) and PPD. PA Dog Law 3 P.S. §459-305 requires dogs to be under control. Repeated violations can lead to dangerous-dog proceedings under 3 P.S. §459-502-A. Contact Philadelphia at (215) 686-1776 for enforcement.
First complaint: warning. Second: $100 fine. Subsequent: up to $300 and possible court summons.
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