This week the City Council changed the City’s ordinance regulating nuisance dogs, establishing a new hearing procedure and fine structure.
Before, a citation could only be issued for licensed dogs because the citation was attached to the license. The owner first had to be forced to get a license. Under the new code, Animal Control officers can now issue citations even if the dog is unlicensed. (The dog owner must still get a license.)
A dog is a “nuisance” if it barks continuously for 10 minutes or for 30 minutes in a three-hour period. The owner first receives a written warning allowing them to improve the situation. If it persists, a hearing is held where the owner could get a $250 fine for the first offense, $500 for a second offense and $1,000 for a third offense.
To report nuisance barking dogs, please call West Valley Animal Care Center at (888) 452-7381.
Alex Molina says:
I live on 19531 Hart st Reseda california 91335. My nighbor right next to my property on 19525 which is basicaly one car with apart has three dogs, think they are pomoranian and every time any one walks in front of their house the barking begins. The entire family leaves for hours in the day and the dogs bark constently. I have had many disputes, and confrontations with them, but they think I am crazy that i do not have anything better to do with my time. They simply think that a dogs life is to bark and eat!! Help!!!!
Alex 1818 300-5567