Lake County Dog Leash Laws
Dog ownership is a responsibility that most of us take very seriously. We love our dogs, and we will do whatever we can to keep them safe, to make them feel loved, and to provide them with the happiest lives possible. One way we do that is by adhering to dog leash and running at large laws in Lake County.
Below you’ll find both incorporated communities in Lake County listed. If you’d like to see the specific dog leash/running at large laws for either, click on the name and you’ll be taken to the text of the laws and to links that provide further information.
Lake County Dog Leash Law
The Lake County dog leash laws govern the unincorporated areas of the county.
Lake County Dog Leash Law Text:
Article I, Sec. 4-5. – Animal Control. 5.4
Every person owning or having charge, care, custody, or control of such dog shall keep it exclusively upon his own premises; provided, however, that such dog may be off such premises if it be under the control of a competent person and restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length. The following exceptions are permitted, provided the dog does not present a hazard to public safety and welfare, does not trespass upon private property, cause a nuisance, or violate any other provision of this section or state law:
(a) Lawful hunting.
(b) Livestock herding and control on public lands.
(c) An animal being used by peace officers in the pursuit of their duties.
(d) Organized field trials.
(e) Tracking, obedience training, or other recognized work activities when under the direct control of the owner or handler.
(Ord. No. 556, § 4, 1969; Ord. No. 720, § 1, 12-4-72; Ord. No. 878, § 1, 3-1-76; Ord. No. 1110, § 1, 10-16-79; Ord. No. 1502, § 3, 8-27-85; Ord. No. 2738, § 2, 7-5-2005)
(Ord. No. 2979, § 5, 9-4-2012)
Clearlake Dog Leash Law
Clearlake Dog Leash Law Text:
Chapter VII, Section 7-5.4 Dog Owner Prohibitions.
No dog owner shall:
c. To own, harbor or control any dog which:
9. Is at large or kept on any street or other public place or private property against the wishes of the owner or occupant, or in any manner or place to the injury of the owner or occupant of any other property. As used in this subsection, “at large” shall mean an animal not under restraint by leash, not in an enclosed area. A hunting dog is presumed to be under direct control of its owner when performing in the act of legally hunting game, upland or waterfowl or within the area or confines of its owner’s property. A stock dog is presumed to be under direct control of its owner when performing its herding duties.
(Ord. #41, A6, S4)
Lakeport Running at Large Law
Lakeport Running at Large Law Text:
Chapter 6, Section 6.12.040 Confinement of animals.
A. Every person owning or having charge, care, custody or control of a dog shall keep it exclusively upon his own premises; provided, however, that such dog may be off such premises if it is under the control of a competent person and restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length.
B. The following purposes are permitted and excepted herefrom, 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 title 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;
5. Tracking, obedience training/or show and other recognized work activities when under the direct control of the owner or handler.
(Ord. 682 §6, 1988)
