Tuolumne County Dog Leash Laws

When we walk our dogs, we are not only bonding with them, but we are also giving them the exercise they need every day to maintain their health. In addition, bringing them out into the world socializes them and gets them used to being around other people and animals. However, we need to do what we can to keep them as safe as possible.

One way to do that is with leash and running at large laws. Tuolumne County has its own running at large law that governs the entire unincorporated portion of the county. You’ll find that law below. You’ll also find the law that is in effect in Sonora, the only incorporated community in the county.

Tuolumne County Dog Leash Law

Tuolumne County dog laws govern the unincorporated areas of the county.

Tuolumne County Dog Leash Law Text:

Chapter 6.04, Section 6.04.280 Control of dogs.

A. Every owner of a dog shall keep it exclusively upon his/her own premises; provided, however, that such dog may be off such premises if it is under the control of a person capable and actually restraining the animal by a leash. The following purposes are permitted and excepted therefrom, provided the dog does not present a hazard to the public safety and welfare, does not trespass upon private property, cause a nuisance or violate any other provision of this Chapter or state law:

1. Lawful hunting;

2. Livestock herding and control on public lands;

3. An animal being used by peace officers in the pursuit of their duties;

4. Organized field trials; and

5. Tracking, obedience training or show and other recognized work activities when under the direct control of the owner or handler.

B. For purposes of this Section, the owner of any motel, hotel, recreational vehicle park or campground shall also be deemed to be a person having control of any dog on the premises.

(Ord. 3311 § 1 (part), 2017; Ord. 2190 § 2 (part), 1997).

Sonora Dog Leash Law

Sonora Dog Leash Law Text:

Chapter 6.04, Section 6.04.230 – Control of Dogs