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 City of Salem now responds to barking dog complaints within it's city limits. If you live within the city limits of Salem, please call 503-588-6123.
Who To Call?
If you live anywhere in Marion County, except in Woodburn (or Salem if it is a barking dog complaint), call Dog Control at 503-588-5366, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you live in Woodburn, call 503-982-2345. If you live in Salem and it is not a barking dog complaint, call Marion County Dog Control.
