Calaveras County Dog Leash Laws

Every dog needs exercise as well as socialization and bonding time with its owners and family members. One of the best ways to do that is to bring them out into the world on walks and other excursions. However, taking this step comes with the responsibility to keep both them and anyone they encounter safe.

That’s why there are dog leash and running at large laws in Calaveras County. Below you’ll find the text to the law relating to the control of dogs in the county, as well as the law that exists in Angels Camp, which is the one incorporated community in the county. You’ll also find links to more information.

Calaveras County Dog Control Law

The Calaveras County dog control law governs all of the unincorporated communities in the county.

Calaveras County Dog Control Law Text:

Chapter 6.10, Section 6.10.010 – Control law.

No person owning or having charge, care or custody of any dog shall cause or permit such dog, either willfully or through failure to exercise due care or control, to be at large as defined in Section 6.04.030. A third violation of this section within a twenty-four month period is a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 2641 (part), 2001), (Ord. No. 3009, § 1, 5-22-2012).

Section 6.04.030 – Definitions.

“At large” means an animal off the premises of its owner, and not under restraint by means of a leash or otherwise under the immediate control of the owner.

Angels Camp Dog Control Law

Angels Camp Dog Control Law Text:

Chapter 6.04, Section 6.04.030 Control of dogs.

No person owning any dog or having the care, custody, control or possession of any dog shall suffer, allow or permit such dog to run, or be or remain at large, outside the immediate control or restraint of the person in any public street, road, alley, park, school premises, trailer court, auto court or other public place, or upon private property other than the property of the owner or custodian of such dog, without the consent of the person in control of such property.

(Ord. 150 §3, 1960)