Enforcement Information
General Complaint Information
Marion County Code 6.05.050 states the keeper of a dog commits a civil infraction if the keeper's dog(s) commits any of the following acts:
- Runs at large.
- Disturbs a person by prolonged or frequent noise.
- Scatters garbage.
- Trespasses on private property of others.
- Damages or destroys property of others.
- Chases vehicles on roadway.
- Female in heat at large.
- Is a potentially dangerous dog.
- Is a dangerous dog.
For more information on Marion County Code,
please click here.
Barking Dog Complaint Information
If you are experiencing a problem with a barking dog in Marion County and need more information,
please click here.
Note: The Cities of Keizer, Salem and Silverton now respond to barking dog complaints within their city limits.
Who To Call?
If you live anywhere in Marion County, except within the city limits of Woodburn, call Dog Control at 503-588-5233, Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you live within the city limits of Woodburn, call 503-982-2345.
Barking dog complaints inside the city limits of Keizer, Salem, and Silverton should be filed with their respective law enforcement agencies:
Keizer: 503-390-2000
Salem: 503-588-6123
Silverton: 503-873-5326
