Why dogs bark and helping the owner fix it
Can Cognitive Decline Make an Old Dog Bark More at Night?
Learn how canine cognitive dysfunction causes night barking in senior dogs, plus a simple checklist to tell it apart from normal ageing.
Guides
Guides: barking dogs, neighbours and councils
Practical guides on dealing with a barking dog next door: how to talk to your neighbour, gather evidence, keep a barking diary, and make a noise complaint to your local council in Australia.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
Can You Ask Council to Send an Officer Instead of a Diary?
Can a Queensland council send an officer to witness barking instead of you keeping a diary? Here is what councils actually do and why.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Can a Body Corporate Make You Get Rid of Your Dog in QLD?
Can a Queensland body corporate force you to remove an existing dog? What the 2024 reforms changed and when refusal is still lawful.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Can You Claim Compensation for Barking Dog Stress in QLD?
Can you sue a neighbour for stress or lost sleep over barking in Queensland? Here's what QCAT and nuisance law actually allow, and how likely a payout is.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
Sunshine Coast Council Barking Dog Complaint: Step-by-Step Guide
How to lodge a barking dog complaint with Sunshine Coast Council: what to submit, evidence needed, timelines and what happens next.
Why dogs bark and helping the owner fix it
How Long to Train a Dog Out of Barking? Real Timelines
How long does it actually take to train a dog out of barking? Realistic week-by-week timelines by cause, breed and training method.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Can a Queensland Council Seize or Destroy Your Dog for Barking?
Can a QLD council seize or destroy your dog over barking complaints? Here is what the Animal Management Act actually allows, and does not.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
Barking Dog Complaint: Police or Council in Queensland?
Confused about who to call for a barking dog in Queensland? Here is when it is council's job and when it is actually police.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
How Long Do You Have to Fix a Barking Dog Before a Fine?
How long QLD councils give you to fix a barking dog before escalating from warning to compliance notice to a fine, step by step.
Why dogs bark and helping the owner fix it
Dog Barking When Left Alone: Fix It Before Council Complains
Practical fixes for separation anxiety barking when a dog is left home alone, before a neighbour's noise complaint turns into a council or strata problem.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Does Fixing Your Dog's Barking Stop a Nuisance Notice?
Trying to fix your dog's barking? Here's what evidence actually counts against a council nuisance notice in Queensland, and how to prove it.
Why dogs bark and helping the owner fix it
Can a Vet Prescribe Medication for a Barking Dog?
Yes, a vet can prescribe medication for a barking dog. Here's what Queensland owners need to know about the process, the drugs used, and when it applies.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
How Long Does a Council Keep Barking Complaint Records?
How long QLD councils keep barking complaint files on record, and how to request them via RTI for a QCAT case.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Dangerous Dog Declaration Queensland: What Happens Next
What a dangerous dog declaration means in Queensland, what owners must do once declared, and how to appeal through QCAT.
Why dogs bark and helping the owner fix it
How to Tell If Your Dog Barks While You're at Work
How to tell if your dog is barking while you're at work: compare cameras, apps, collars and neighbour feedback before you get a complaint.
Dealing with a barking dog next door (talking to the neighbour first)
Neighbour Says Their Dog Doesn't Bark? How to Prove It
What to do when a neighbour denies their dog barks: build a Queensland-ready evidence case with logs, recordings and witnesses.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Do You Need to Register Your Dog in Queensland?
Yes, dog registration is mandatory across every Queensland council. Here is when to register, what it costs, and what happens if you do not.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
Barking Dog at the Airbnb Next Door? What You Can Do
Barking dog at the Airbnb next door? Here's how Sunshine Coast Council, Airbnb and Stayz handle short-term rental noise complaints.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
Noosa Council Barking Dog Complaints: The Full Process
Step-by-step guide to Noosa Council's barking dog complaint process, from noise diaries to what happens after you lodge a complaint.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Can a Barking Complaint Get You Blacklisted in Queensland?
A single barking complaint won't blacklist a Queensland tenant, but the legal chain that can lead there is real. Here's how it works.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
What Happens After You Report a Barking Dog to Council in Queensland
What actually happens after you report a barking dog to council in Queensland — timeline, investigation steps, abatement notices, and what to do if nothing changes.
Why dogs bark and helping the owner fix it
How Much Does a Dog Behaviourist Cost to Fix Barking in Queensland?
Real QLD dog behaviourist prices for barking issues, from consultations to lesson packages, and when it beats a council complaint
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Can a Barking Dog Get You Evicted in Queensland?
Can a landlord evict a QLD tenant over a barking dog complaint? How council noise action turns into an RTA breach notice and QCAT hearing.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
Brisbane Council Barking Dog Complaint: What Happens Next
Lodged a barking dog complaint with Brisbane City Council? Here's what actually happens next: investigation stages, timelines, and what to do if it stalls.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Barking Dog Fines in Queensland: How Much Can Councils Charge?
Exact fine amounts for barking dogs in Queensland, from on-the-spot council infringement notices to maximum court penalties under the Animal Management Act.
Council noise complaints in Queensland (process, evidence, what they accept)
Anonymous Barking Dog Complaints in Qld: What Councils Do
Can you report a barking dog to a Queensland council anonymously? Here is what councils actually do with your details, and how to protect your privacy.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Queensland Dog Owner Obligations Under the Animal Management Act
What the Animal Management Act actually requires of QLD dog owners on barking, and what happens if a complaint is upheld.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Dog Barking Decibels in Queensland: When It Becomes Illegal
How loud is too loud under Queensland law? Real dB numbers, council thresholds, and what residents can do about a noisy neighbour's dog.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Are Bark Collars Legal in Queensland? Shock vs Citronella vs Ultrasonic
Queensland-specific guide to bark collar legality: which devices are banned, which are legal, and what QLD dog owners can actually buy.
Your rights and the law (QLD Animal Management Act, Moreton Bay local laws)
Council Ignored Your Barking Dog Complaint? What to Do Next in QLD
Your Queensland council complaint about a barking dog went nowhere. Here is the calm, plain-English escalation path from a second complaint through mediation to the Ombudsman or QCAT review, and what actually strengthens your case.
Rights and the Law QLD
Your Rights When a Neighbour's Dog Won't Stop Barking (QLD)
A plain-English guide to your rights in Queensland when a neighbour's dog won't stop barking: the law, what your council can do, and the steps that actually lead somewhere.
Why Dogs Bark
Why Is My Neighbour's Dog Barking All Day? (And What Actually Stops It)
Why a dog barks all day while its owner is out, what that behaviour is really telling you, and the humane, reward-based fixes that actually work.
Evidence and Diary
What Evidence You Need for a Council Noise Complaint About a Dog
Exactly what evidence a council needs to act on a barking dog noise complaint: the diary, recordings, corroboration, and how to assemble a pack that proves a pattern.
Council specific
Moreton Bay Barking Dog Complaint: The Process and What You Need
A plain-English walkthrough of the City of Moreton Bay barking dog complaint process, the noise nuisance diary it asks for, and how to give your complaint the best chance.
Dealing with the Neighbour
How to Talk to Your Neighbour About Their Barking Dog
Exactly what to say (and what not to say) when you raise a barking dog with your neighbour, so the conversation fixes the problem instead of starting a feud.
Council specific
How to Make a Noise Complaint About a Barking Dog in Queensland
The full Queensland process for making a noise complaint about a barking dog: who handles it, what your council needs from you, and how to give a complaint the best chance of success.
Evidence and Diary
How to Keep a Barking Diary Your Council Will Take Seriously
What a barking diary needs to contain to actually persuade a council, why most diaries fail, and how to keep one that proves a pattern instead of an impression.
Dealing with the Neighbour
How to Deal With a Barking Dog Next Door (Without Starting a War)
A calm, practical, step-by-step guide to dealing with a barking dog next door, starting with the conversation that resolves most cases before council is ever needed.