Amador County Dog Leash Laws
When we take our dogs out into the world, we are doing both them and us a lot of good. We are getting them fresh air, providing them with mental stimulation, socializing them and giving them the exercise they need. However, we also need to keep them safe from harm and to protect others in case something goes wrong.
We do this by way of leash laws and running at large laws. Below you’ll find a list of the incorporated communities in Amador County. To review the text of the dog control law you’d like to see, click on the appropriate community and you’ll be taken directly to it along with links for more information.
Amador County Dog Leash Laws
The Amador County Dog Control Law applies to the unincorporated areas of the county. The county law also governs in:
Amador City
Jackson
Amador County Dog Control Law Text:
Title 8, § 8.24.010 Control–In public places.
No person shall permit any animal in his possession or under his ownership to run at or bite any person or animal on any public street or in any public place or public park, or to drop excreta upon or befoul any public street, public park or public place in the county.
(Ord. 1436 § 1(part), 1997)
Ione Dog Leash Law
Ione Dog Leash Law Text:
Title 6, Section 6.04.031 – Leash control in public areas.
It is the intention of the City of Ione to enforce a dog leash requirement in Ione in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the animal care and control authority in this title.
A. Definitions. In construing the provisions of this chapter, except where otherwise plainly declared or clearly apparent from the context, words used in this chapter shall be given their common and ordinary meaning; in addition, the following definitions shall apply:
“At large” means to be off the premises of the owner and not under control of the owner by leash; provided, that an animal within an automobile or other vehicle of its owner shall be deemed to be upon the owner’s premises.
“Dog park” means any public land set aside for the recreation of dog and owner, which land is protected by fencing sufficient to keep the animals within the boundaries of said park.
“Lawful training” means to be off the premises of the owner or on the land of another by permission, or upon public land set aside for training or is open for hunting or trapping; provided, that the dog is accompanied afield by the owner or trainer. A “no shooting area” shall not be interpreted to mean a “no training” area.
“Leash” includes a cord, thong or chain not more than 15 feet in length by which an animal is physically controlled by the person accompanying it.
B. Dogs At Large Prohibited. It is unlawful for owners to allow their dogs to be at large, unleashed or without restraint on any public lands, parks or facilities, except that this section shall not apply when the dogs are engaged in lawful obedience training, lawful hunting activity, lawful competition sanctioned by a nationally recognized body or a local chapter thereof, or lawful training in preparation for such hunting or competition, or are working dogs engaged in the herding of livestock, or are working dogs engaged in sanctioned search and rescue activities, or in city-designated off-leash areas or dog parks.
C. Prohibited Areas. It is unlawful, whether controlled by leash or at-large, for a dog to be on property designated by the city as a recreational/game area such as a baseball field, soccer field or any area routinely used by individuals and youth for the purpose of sporting activities.
(Ord. No. 499, 7-17-2018)
Plymouth Dog Control Law
Plymouth Dog Control Law Text:
Title 7, § 7.24.030 Control—Owner responsibility.
After the receipt by the owner of a dog of a notice referred to in Section 7.24.020, above, the owner shall at all times keep the dog on the property or premises where such person resides or on the property or premises of the person to whom the owner has given the custody of such dog, or to securely hold the dog by a leash or other device or means so as to prevent the dog from wandering, straying or getting beyond the control of its custodian.
(Ord. 97-22 § 2, 1997)
Sutter Creek Dogs at Large Law
Sutter Creek Dogs at Large Law Text:
Title 8, Section 8.08.010 – At large prohibited.
No person having possession of or an interest in any dog shall permit such dog to go free or run at large upon any public street or any other public street or any other public place or upon any enclosed lot or premises in the city, unless restrained by a leash held by the owner or person having possession thereof.
The city manager shall have the discretion to designate areas specifically prohibiting the presence of dogs. Such areas will be marked by a clearly visible sign.
(Ord. 122 §1, 1962; Ord. 343 §1, 2012)
