Barking Dogs

Complaints in relation to excessive barking should be made to the district court on the appropriate form following a record of barking incidents that can be completed on the record keeping form. 

Noise Record Form

Noise Complaint form

For further information, contact the District Court – Dublin 

Section 25 of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 deals with the issue of nuisance due to barking dogs. Under Section 25 of this act a decision as to whether any case of dog barking constitutes a nuisance is a matter for the District court to decide upon. 

Dublin District Court Civil Office, 1st Floor, Áras Uí Dhálaigh, Inns Quay, Dublin 2. 

Tel +353 1 888 6443 / 6161 / 6891 

Fax +353 1 878 3218 

Email:  [email protected]