Barking dog

Gosford Council has received a petition from local residents complaining about a barking dog in Paton St, Woy Woy.

The petition, with seven signatures, stated that the petitioner's livelihoods were being affected by the dog barking constantly through the night "as they are getting very minimal sleep due to this problem and it is therefore affecting their jobs".

The residents stated that the dog was enclosed in a small courtyard day and night and "it appeared that it did not receive any attention from the owners".

They stated that they had approached the owners, who claimed that the dog was primarily for their protection.

The petitioners asked council to approach the owner to see if something could be done.

Council has referred the petition to its Education and Compliance section.

Council agenda P.60, September 26