North Hidden Lake Owners Association.

Dog Barking

Jun 07, 2004

I'm still receiving complaints about dogs barking. There is nothing in the covenants addressing this, so it has to be reported to the Westminster police if any action is going to be taken. I have attached the Westminster ordinance addressing the 3 most common complaints. The bottom line is, all dogs bark once in a while so you have to use some good judgment. If you have an ongoing problem, please talk to the neighbor. If that doesn't help, then report it to the police.

"It shall be unlawful for any owner of an animal to fail to restrain the animal by physical means from running at large."

"It shall be unlawful for any owner of any animal to allow the animal to disturb any person by barking, howling, yelping, or other audible sound."

"An animal harassing passersby by encroaching on public or private property, including snarling or growling while leaning on, over or through fences or walls."

The Westminster Police is at:
303-430-2400