NH HB1133

Defines "livestock guardian dog" as a dog specifically trained to protect livestock from predators and kept primarily with livestock in pastures or similar environments

Allows owners to designate dogs as livestock guardian dogs during annual registration with town or city clerks, requiring a signed statement and possible proof of livestock ownership

Permits livestock guardian dogs to run at large on property while actively protecting livestock, provided the parcel is at least 1 acre per dog (minimum 5 acres for more than 2 dogs) and the dog is properly registered

Establishes specific criteria for excessive barking violations, including barking over 10 consecutive minutes without predator presence or repeated barking between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. without documented predator activity

Creates escalating penalties for violations: written warning (first offense), $150 fine (second), $500 fine plus 12-month revocation of at-large privileges (third), and $1,000 fine with referral to Department of Agriculture for subsequent violations

Takes effect January 1, 2027