In United States there is a limit of the ownership of dogs and only two to three dogs are allowed per household. Keeping dogs more than the permitted limit can cause legal trouble. If the Animal control officer took pictures of the 20 dogs in my backyard from a distance and did not enter my backyard, that will not be considered as a violation of a right to privacy. The claim of right to privacy will only be valid when the officer will get into the backyard and then take pictures. Taking pictures of the backyard from outside is not illegal anyone can take a photo without