Thousand Oaks does not impose breed-specific dog bans. California state law (Food and Agricultural Code Section 31683) prohibits local breed-specific legislation. The city enforces dangerous and vicious dog designations based on individual animal behavior through Ventura County Animal Services.
Thousand Oaks does not restrict ownership of any specific dog breed. California law (FAC 31683) preempts breed-specific legislation statewide, preventing any California city from banning particular breeds. Dog regulation in Thousand Oaks focuses on individual behavior through dangerous and vicious dog designation procedures administered by Ventura County Animal Services. A potentially dangerous dog designation may result from two separate biting incidents within 36 months or aggressive behavior on public property. A vicious designation applies when a dog causes severe injury or death without provocation. Owners of designated dogs must maintain secure enclosures meeting specific standards, muzzle the dog in public, carry minimum $100,000 liability insurance, and ensure microchipping. Administrative hearings are conducted by Animal Services. The Thousand Oaks Police Department responds to immediate dog-related emergencies.
Owning a dangerous-designated dog without proper enclosure, muzzle, or insurance: $500-$1,000 fine and potential seizure. Non-compliance with dangerous dog conditions may result in court-ordered euthanasia under FAC 31645. Owners of dogs causing severe injury face criminal charges. Contact Thousand Oaks PD at (805) 494-8200 for emergencies or Animal Services at (805) 388-4341 for designations.
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