Northern Territory Councils: Reporting and Managing Problem and Barking Dogs
If a dog is barking too much in the Northern Territory, you should contact your local council to report the problem. Most councils can be reached through their website, phone, or email. When lodging a complaint, include details such as the dog owner’s address, how often the barking occurs, and how it affects you. The council will investigate the issue, speak with the owner if necessary, and may take action if the barking breaches local by-laws or creates an ongoing nuisance. We have a list of the local NT Councils below.
List of NT Councils with links to contacts and animal management for NT Councils
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Alice Springs Town Council - Contact Details
Telephone: 08 8950 0500 | Email: astc@astc.nt.gov.au | Address: 93 Todd Street, Alice Springs, NT 08750
Anindilyakwa Land Council - Contact Details
Telephone: 08 8996 4999| Email: admin@alcnt.com.au| Address: 30 Bougainvillea Drive, Alyangula, NT 0885
Barkly Regional Council - Animal Management
Dog Complaint form for Barkly Regional Council in link above
Belyuen Community Government Council - Contact Details
Telephone: 08 8978 5071
Central Desert Regional Council - Animal Management
Central Desert Regional Council Animal Management Policy is designed to improve the health and control of dogs and other animals in a culturally sensitive way. Read more in the link above.
City of Darwin - Nuisance Barking
If a dog is persistently making noise, including barking, and it disrupts the peace, comfort, or safety of people on nearby properties, you can lodge a complaint online or by contacting the City of Darwin Council directly.
City of Palmerston - Nuisance Dogs
To report a barking dog, you will need to complete the Nuisance Complaint Form and Nuisance Animal Diary Form.
Coomalie Community Government Council - Barking Dog Complaint Form
Coomalie Community Government Council Animal Services Complaint Form regarding a Barking or Nuisance Animal.
East Arnhem Regional Council - Animal Management
Telephone: 08 8986 8986 | Email: info@eastarnhem.nt.gov.au
Groote Archipelago Regional Council - Contact Details
Groote Archipelago Regional Council Contact Us Form
Katherine Town Council - Barking Dogs
Report the Barking Dog issue to Council by Telephone: 08 8972 5500 | Email: records@ktc.nt.gov.au | Online form.
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Litchfield Council - Animal Management
Animal Management Strategy and Action Plan 2023-2026.
Telephone: (08) 8983 0600 | Email: council@litchfield.nt.gov.au | Address: 7 Bees Creek Road Freds Pass, NT 0822
MacDonnell Regional Council - Contact Details
Telephone :08 8958 9600 | Email: info@macdonnell.nt.gov.au | Address: 2/1 Bagot Street, Alice Springs NT 0870
Nhulunbuy Corporation - Barking Dogs
A barking dog can impact your quality of life, and the Nhulunbuy Animal Control By-laws give the Corporation the authority to address this issue. Nhulunbuy Corporation Dog Noise Complaint Procedure and Form
Roper Gulf Regional Council - Contact Details
Telephone: 08 8972 9000 | Email: info@ropergulf.nt.gov.au | Address: 2 Crawford Street, Katherine NT 0850
Tiwi Islands Regional Council - Contact Details
Telephone: 08 8970 9500 | Online Contact Form
Victoria Daly Regional Council - Contact Details
Telephone :08 8972 0777 | Email: vicdaly.admin@vicdaly.nt.gov.au | Address: 18 Pearce Street, Katherine South NT 0850
Wagait Shire Council - Dog Management
Wagait Shire Council’s Dog Management By-Laws help keep community safe and public spaces welcoming for all to enjoy
West Arnhem Regional Council - Animal Management
Telephone: 08 8979 9444 | Email: info@westarnhem.nt.gov.au | Head Office Address: Jabiru Office, 13 Tasman Crescent, Jabiru NT 0886
West Daly Regional Council - AMRRIC Animal Management
Telephone: 08 7922 6403 | Email: info@westdaly.nt.gov.au | Darwin Office 1/4 Albatross Street, Winnellie NT 0820 | Online contact form