Dublin, CA Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

290 defines "Potentially dangerous dog" to include a dog that, unprovoked, engages twice within thirty-six months in behavior requiring a defensive action to prevent injury, or that bites a person causing a lesser injury than a "severe injury," or that seriously injures a domestic animal off its owner's property. A "Vicious dog" is one that, unprovoked, "inflicts severe injury on or kills a human being," has killed another domestic animal, or continues dangerous behavior after already being designated potentially dangerous. 300, once the city finds probable cause after investigating a bite or quarantine incident, it must notify the owner in writing and may order the dog permanently removed from the city, order the owner to lose ownership rights, restrict future dog ownership, require a six-foot leash and muzzle in public, order behavior training classes, or order humane euthanasia. 345, citing California Food and Agricultural Code Section 31622. 350 until paid in full.