Dog Guidance Blog

There has been a sharp increase in complaints to Queanbeyan Council about barking dogs, it has been revealed. Acting mayor Tom Mavec says he has been approached by a number of residents who are “at their wit’s end” coping with barking dogs in their neighbourhood.

The residents say the noisy dogs are impacting upon the peace of their street.

Pet owners need to ensure that their dogs are not causing a noise problem,” Mr Mavec said.

“(But) I know that the vast majority of dog owners are responsible people who are doing the right thing by their neighbours and take steps to stop barking becoming a major problem.

The acting mayor said Queanbeyan council can advise pet owners on how to minimise the noise their dogs make.

Council has a lot of constructive advice in pamphlets which provides useful information on how to control dogs barking,” he said

“Copies of this material are freely available from the Council offices or can be downloaded from its website.”

In many instances it may only require simple things like changing feeding routines or providing them with toys to cure boredom, he said.  If the problem is more deep seated than feeding or boredom, Council also has advice on how to seek professional assistance. At the end of the day, it is the dog owner who must take responsibility for their pet’s behaviour. By being a responsible pet owner you are ensuring that everyone has a quality of life they are entitled to.

source ibnnews.org

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