Frequent or excessive barking is NOT just a nuisance. It's an emergency situation!
"Anyone who believes frequent barking is properly classified as a "nuisance" ......" [is mistaken].
"When the essential character of your existence is transformed and the quality of your life is slashed, that is not a "nuisance." That is a full-blown crisis. It is an emergency that warrants immediate action." (Mixon, Barkingdogs.net).
One significant reason this is so very true is because the so called barking laws appear to be absolutely unenforceable and thus the neighbors or rather the victims of barking dog noise are almost always left to find a solution themselves, which often end up in utter chaos or worse.
Our missions are to:
1) Educate the public, including our lawmakers.
2) Find peaceful solutions.(with irresponsible dog owners)
3) To get our lawmakers to open their eyes and see that "noise" is truly a PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS that they can no longer ignore.
Please feel free to share your story, ideas, concerns, or questions concerning barking dogs.
A wealth of information can be found at: Barkingdogs.net
Please note that members of this group are NOT "dog haters". We are simply trying to find lawful solutions to end the chronic dog noise.
GUIDELINES
1. Be nice, don't flame.
2. Promoting one's services and/or products in order to further one's own financial interests will not be allowed (e.g. bark collars, etc).
3. This group will not tolerate discussions of killing or harming dogs. Any posts with such content will be deleted AND their membership will result in moderation and/or immediate termination.
4. Please limit your posts regarding dog attacks or dog fighting, unless it relates to "noise" issues.
We want a safe haven for victims of barking dogs, who are looking for "peaceful solutions".
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO:
1. Restrict the membership of anyone that abuses guidelines.
2. Refuse or block membership of trouble makers without notice.