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1. My neighbors dog constantly barks and is a nuisance to our neighborhood. What can we do?

A barking dog complaint is one of the most time consuming and intense investigations Animal Control does. It takes time and help from the complainant to end this problem, some complaints take 1 week to sometimes 6 months every complaint is different in some way.

2. How could I make a complaint?

You could either call our office 508-659-1290 or e-mail your compliant to us the more information you give us the better we will be able to handle this complaint.

3. Will you have to tell the dog owner who reported the complaint?

No! It's against the law to divulge the name of the complainant it's very important to us to know the complainant, at times it helps to speed up the process.

4. Who do I call if my neighbor's dog is barking after hours ?

You can call the Bridgewater Police at 508-697-6118 at put your complaint that your neighbor at (address) dog is being a nuisance and won't stop barking. They will send the area car to investigate and then inform the Animal Control Department of the findings. We will then further investigate your complaint.

5. Is there a fine or a law against a barking dog?

Yes! Well it's not only a barking dog Mass General Law's state that a nuisance by reason of excessive barking or other disturbance maybe considered a nuisance.