Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mandate action on Excessive Dog Barking Noise
Open for signatures
100 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to mandate meaningful and consistent action by local authorities to address excessive dog barking as a widespread noise nuisance affecting communities across the country.
Excessive dog barking is more than a minor annoyance—it can be a persistent noise disturbance that seriously affects people’s health, wellbeing, and ability to enjoy their own homes.
Across the country, many residents are experiencing repeated disruption caused by prolonged barking at all hours of the day and night. Over time, this can lead to sleep deprivation, increased stress and anxiety, and a decline in overall mental health, especially for vulnerable groups, including older people.
Across the country, many residents are experiencing repeated disruption caused by prolonged barking at all hours of the day and night. Over time, this can lead to sleep deprivation, increased stress and anxiety, and a decline in overall mental health, especially for vulnerable groups, including older people.
Timeline
| 21 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
100
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
21 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.