Barking dog rules in Toms River, NJ — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Toms River prohibits any dog or animal that habitually barks, howls, cries, or makes other noise over a prolonged period, day or night. Nuisance animals may face enhanced enforcement including mandatory muzzling and leash requirements ordered by the Municipal Court.
Under Chapter 176 (Animals and Animal Establishments) and Chapter 368 (Nuisances), no person shall own any dog or other animal which habitually barks, howls, cries, or makes other noise over a prolonged period of time, whether during the day or night. A dog that has on more than one occasion within a two-year period attacked, scratched, or bit any person, or has habitually attacked other domestic animals, may be declared a public nuisance by the Municipal Court. When nuisance acts occur off the owner's private property, the court may order the dog to be muzzled and leashed at all times in public. Potentially dangerous dog licenses cost $700 per year. Animal control services can be reached through the township.
General ordinance penalties apply per N.J.S.A. 40:49-5. Potentially dangerous dog license: $700/year. Dogs declared a public nuisance may be ordered muzzled and leashed. Repeated complaints may lead to enhanced enforcement.
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