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Barking Dog Barking dogs infringe on people’s reasonable use of their property and create animosity between neighbors. They also cause one of the most frequent nuisance complaints made to local governments. Regardless of the season and time (day or night), it can be annoying to hear a neighborhood dog bark. We all have the right to enjoy our property such as cooking on the grill or enjoying the beautiful day on the patio with family or friends. As seasons change, we go from closing our homes for the winter months to opening our windows to enjoy the fresh air during late spring and summer. Most complaints are reported during this time. Many dogs will bark out of habit, some because of other problems. As you enjoy your pet and the warmer weather, be a good neighbor and responsible pet owner. Correct the barking problem before a complaint is filed. When the police department becomes formally involved via an official complaint, officers will evaluate the problem and generally issue a warning to the offending owner. Animal control will attempt to provide information to help solve the problem. Citations are issued only after warnings have gone unheeded. The ordinances developed by the City of Marshfield and enforced by the Police Department regarding barking dogs are as follows:
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Pet Defecation With spring rolling in, we are looking ahead to enjoying the beautiful weather, melting snow and getting out with our pets. Most pets need exercise such as a brisk walk around the neighborhood. When walking your pet, for safety reasons, it must be under your control. It is in violation of City Ordinance to let your pet defecate on any property other than your own, including city-owned property. Should this happen, the waste must be picked up. There have been many recent complaints of playgrounds, sidewalks, city parks, wooded areas, and schoolyards containing animal waste. (The Marshfield Police Department has two portable signs for problem areas within the city.) Not only is this unhealthy and unsanitary, but you should think of others who may want to play or walk where your pet has defecated. To be a good neighbor and responsible pet owner, you must pick up your pet’s waste and dispose of it in your garbage. If you let your animal defecate on property other than your own, and you do not pick it up, this could result in you receiving a $100 fine. The ordinance developed by the City of Marshfield and enforced by the police department regarding pet defecation is as follows:
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