Leash Law in Arapahoe County, Colorado
Leash laws in Arapahoe County, Colorado, are under the jurisdiction of the Board of County Commissioners and are applicable to any unincorporated area in the county or to any town without its own animal control laws.
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Licensing
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All dogs older than 6 months must be licensed and wear a tag at all times. A current rabies vaccination is required for licensing.
Control of Dogs
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Any time a dog is off its owner's property, it must be restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Alternatively, an unleashed dog must be immediately responsive to its owner's voice commands. Otherwise, the dog is considered to be running at large and is subject to impoundment.
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Vicious Dogs
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A dog that makes dangerous physical contact with people or pets is considered a vicious dog, as is a dog that causes bodily harm in two or more separate incidents. Keeping a vicious dog is a misdemeanor.
Noisy Dogs
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A dog that barks loudly enough to be heard from any adjacent property for a period of 20 minutes or more is considered to be excessively noisy. Owners will receive a warning for a first offense and a summons for any subsequent offenses.
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