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30:["$","p",null,{"className":"mt-5 leading-relaxed text-foreground","children":"When the barking continues, review the rules for your city, county, apartment community, or homeowners association. Depending on where you live, the next step may involve a landlord, property manager, HOA, animal-control department, mediation service, or local code-enforcement office."}]
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37:["$","p",null,{"className":"mt-5 leading-relaxed text-foreground","children":"Most people dealing with excessive barking are not trying to punish a dog or start a neighborhood conflict. They simply want to sleep, work, and enjoy their home."}]
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