Hotspots for aggravating dogs bringing woe to local residents have been revealed.
There have been 218 complaints regarding noisy hounds in Aberdeen so far in 2018.
Caperstown Crescent, in Northfield, has had the largest amounts of complaints this year.
Between February 15 and 7 August there were nine complaints on the small street.
Powis Circle in Kittybrewster, Great Northern Road, Mastrick Drive and Mastrick Junction were also serial offenders.
An Aberdeen City Council spokesman described the action taken when residents raise the noise complaints to the council.
He said: “We contact the complainant to discuss the complaint and advise on the actions the dog wardens may take.
“Where appropriate, contacting the dog owner to advise that complaint has been made and the actions that may be taken to minimise annoyance to neighbours.
“Liaising with other council services and agencies where appropriate and follow-up visits where appropriate.
“Leaflets and supporting information are provided to complainants and dog owners where appropriate.”
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In Aberdeenshire the complainant will be “offered guidance on how to progress a civil claim against their “neighbour” in relation to disturbance caused.”
There have been 117 in the region this year, which compares to just 70 in 2016.
There have been 629 complaints over the last five years in the Highlands, with 113 of that number taking place this year.
