Adopting a dog means making a commitment to constantly take care of it, in particular by ensuring its well-being. Although they are perfectly trained, some canine companions remain dissipated, even agitated. In this case, their only means of expression may be barking. A situation that does not fail to cause noise pollution. What does the law say about this and what are you risking as an owner? Explanation.
Having a dog that is too restless and constantly barking can be extremely embarrassing not only for you but also for the neighborhood. Here is what the law says about it.
What do you risk if your dog makes too much noise while barking?
It is a justified happiness, you have just welcomed into your home the dog you have been coveting for many months. A joy that is largely perceptible, as long as you spend time pampering it. Nevertheless, you find that your dog is not very receptive to certain signs of affection. A situation that over time becomes embarrassing, as he seems more and more disturbed in his new environment. And it only gets worse, given his intense and incessant barking. You may try to calm him down and reassure him, but nothing works, it doesn’t seem to calm him down in any way! Especially if your neighbors are starting to complain about this source of noise and don’t hesitate to let you know.
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Dog barking, what does the law say about it?
If you don’t know, be aware that the barking of a dog is considered a noise nuisance and is confirmed by article R. 1334-31 of the Public Health Code. “No particular noise must, by its duration, its repetition or its intensity, affect the tranquility of the neighborhood or the health of man, in a public or private place, whether a person is himself origin or whether through the intermediary of a person, a thing of which he has custody or an animal placed under his responsibility. »
Therefore, daytime noise is prohibited from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. In the case, if the barking of your dog disturbs the neighborhood by its noise, its repetition or its intensity, you expose yourself to sanctions, since it can be considered as a noise nuisance.
In that case, you incur a fixed fine of 68 euros, which can be increased to 180 euros in the event of non-payment, within 45 days, according to jardinage.lemonde. Moreover, and if one of your neighbors claims to be a victim of this noise nuisance and decides to file an appeal before the civil court, the latter may compel you to pay him damages.
Moreover, if your dog does not stop barking between 10 p.m. which may also earn you a fine of 68 euros, according to the newspaper Le Figaro.
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Does your dog bark constantly and it bothers you and harms the tranquility of the neighborhood? Do not panic ! It is possible to remedy this by trying to stop this behavior in several ways, according to Doctissimo.
A question of socialization: when confronted with an unfamiliar situation or individual, your dog will not hesitate to bark. The best in this case, is of socialize him more by stimulating him and making him experience several situations so that he gets used to them. Thus and by becoming more and more obedient, your dog will bark less and less and you will succeed more easily in silencing him.
Controlled communication: so that your dog stops barking and is as quiet as possible, tell him to shut up and when he does, reward him with treats. Indeed, it is useless to raise your voice in front of a dog who refuses to obey, the latter not being deaf. Communicate as calmly as possible, ensuring that the dog is attentive to your instructions and orders. If he refuses to obey, do not reward him!
An anti-bark collar: the latter can be used as a teaching tool. Indeed, it has been designed to limit or even stop the unwanted barking of the dog. So every time he barks, the collar will vibrate. Nevertheless, this solution is to be avoided since it can be a little aggressive. It is best to use it only in extreme emergencies.
It’s a fact, the repeated barking of a dog can constitute a noise nuisance that could eventually earn you a fine. The best thing is to make sure you educate your four-legged friend well in order to avoid this kind of inconvenience.
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