What is the law concerning barking dogs?
On August 22, 1995 Austintown Township Trustees adopted a resolution authorizing the control of dogs with Austintown Township. In particular, this resolution covers Barking and Noisy Animals and Unsanitary Conditions. Ohio Revised Code 955.221 Section 1 – Barking and Noisy Animals: No owner, keeper or harborer shall keep or harbor and dog which howls or barks or emits audible sounds which are unreasonably loud or disturbing and which are of such a character, intensity and duration so as to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood or to be detrimental to the life and health of any individual. Section 2 – Unsanitary Conditions: No owner, keeper or harborer shall keep or harbor any dog in the township so as to create noxious or offensive odors or unsanitary conditions which adversely impact the health, comfort or safety of the public. Section 3 – Penalties: Any violation of this resolution shall result in a minor misdemeanor. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate o
