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Learn what is considered an animal complaint, how to lodge a complaint and what solutions are available.
In order to make a complaint about a dog or cat's behaviour, the problem must be persistent and unreasonable.
Minor disagreements about your neighbours' pets are usually better to resolve with your neighbour by yourself. Be reasonable about animal behaviour - all cats like to wander, and all dogs will bark sometimes.
To lodge a complaint about an animal in your neighbourhood you must demonstrate that you have:
If you are experiencing issues with a barking dog, you can contact Council to investigate. A barking dog diary(PDF, 568KB) must be completed and provided when lodging the complaint with Council.
Refer to our step-by-step guide for barking dog issues:
It's quick and easy to lodge your barking dog complaint online.
Your complaint must include a completed complaint form and barking dog diary(PDF, 568KB). The animal management team will not be able to investigate your complaint without the completed form and diary.
Barking dog complaint
Animal Management Team Darebin City Council PO Box 91 Preston VIC 3072