Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe CLIFTON, N.J., Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Clifton, N.J., wants to quiet barking dogs through an ordinance that would punish the canines' owners if a designated barking time limit is passed. While many residents have opposed the city council's proposal of a half-hour barking limit on two consecutive days, the West Paterson (N.J.) Herald News said the proposal ultimately is intended to increase owner responsibility. Advertisement "Dog barking is going to be on the bottom of the pole before they'll respond. This is a big city," George Silva said of the city's police force. He added that with response delays, it would be longer than the mandated half hour before an officer can even address any canine noise issues. The News said as of Wednesday Clifton had issued 3,756 dog licenses and received three complaints of dog barking.
