[quote=sdduuuude]In the city of SD, there is a noise abatement form.
I recommend this process, though I have resolved this through other means (see below).
First, talk to the owner. Ask them to make it stop.
Second, send them a letter asking them to stop. Take a few days documenting when they bark and include those details in the letter. Might want to mention in the letter that there is a big fine associated with a citation and that you intend to file a noise abatement form. Helps to include the form with the letter so they know you are following a formal process and have the form in-hand.
Third, fill out the form, make a copy of it and give it to the owner or put it on their doorstep.
If that doesn’t work, sign it and send it in.
It’s a long process and I’ve never had to go through it. I have had better luck sending anonymous post cards to the owner saying that they are annoying the whole neighborhood, that several neighbors are tired of it, that the fine is $600 and if it doesn’t stop the city will be notified. Usually, barking dogs are caused by owners not being home and not knowing about it so this approach works well.[/quote]
I just called them… Twice within about seven days of each other. There must have been other callers becasue the took care of it immediately.
About two weeks from start to finish… But the dog was horrible… Howled at night long… Non-stop.
