Barking dog rules in Spokane County, WA — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Spokane County treats habitual barking as an animal noise nuisance under SCC Title 5 (Animals), enforced by SCRAPS. Howling, whining or barking that unreasonably disturbs people is prohibited at any hour, not just at night.
Under Spokane County Code Title 5 (Dogs and Cats, SCC 5.04), an animal is a public nuisance when it habitually howls, yells, whines or barks in a manner that unreasonably disturbs a person or neighborhood. Unlike a fixed-hour curfew, a dog barking even in daytime can violate the code if it unreasonably disturbs neighbors. Enforcement is by the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS), which typically educates owners before citing. Report barking to SCRAPS at (509) 477-2532.
SCRAPS issues warnings, then civil citations under SCC Title 5 for a nuisance animal. Repeat barking complaints can escalate to fines. Reports: SCRAPS (509) 477-2532.
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