Turlock, CA Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

It shall be unlawful for any person who owns, controls, harbors, keeps, or possesses any dog or other animal known by such person, or which ought reasonably to be known by such person, to be vicious or dangerous, to permit the same to run at large, or to permit the same to run loose on or within the premises of such person or any other person, or be on the premises of such person or any other person in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any person lawfully entering such premises or on public property. Such vicious or dangerous dogs shall not be permitted to enter into or remain in a City of Turlock dog park unless fitted with a muzzle to be worn at all times while in the dog park. Vicious or dangerous dogs shall be affixed to a leash not exceeding eight (8') feet in length and held in the custody and control of an adult at all times while in the dog park. A dog is hereby declared to be vicious within the meaning of this section when such dog shall have bitten any one (1) or more persons or animals or when a propensity to attack or bite human beings or other animals shall exist and is known, or ought reasonably to be known, to the owner or person in possession of such dog.