According to Saint Paul City Ordinance 200.14, it is unlawful for any person to "own, keep, have in possession, or harbor any dog which howls, yelps, or barks to the reasonable annoyance of any other person or persons."

If you have a barking dog problem in your neighborhood, you can call the Animal Control Center during normal business hours at (651) 266-1100, or the Saint Paul Police non-emergency number at (651) 291-1111 if the center is closed.

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