California’s Attitude Towards Leashes & Dogs
The issue of leashes is a sensitive subject for many dog owners. Some feel that if their dog is well trained, they shouldn’t be required to keep their dog on a leash. Other’s feel that whenever a dog isn’t on the owner’s private property, the animal should be leashed.
The State of California doesn’t have a formal opinion on the topic. Officially, the state doesn’t have any laws that state dogs have to be on a leash. However, before unclipping your leash from your dog’s collar, you need to check with the local government.
There are several county, city, and townships that do have very strict rules regarding leashes and dogs.
Violating the local rules can land you and your pet in serious trouble.
A perfect example of this is Sacramento County...