Dogs must be leashed in public or under direct voice control on designated off-leash trails. AMC Title 17 and AS 03.55 prohibit running at large. Tags issued after rabies proof. Fines start at 0.
Anchorage Municipal Code Title 17.10 requires dogs to be leashed in most public places. The Municipality operates several off-leash parks and multi-use trail segments (including sections of the Coastal Trail, University Lake Park, Connors Bog, and South Anchorage Sports Park) where dogs may be off-leash if under direct voice control. Dogs running at large violate both Title 17 and AS 03.55.010. Licensing is mandatory; tags are issued by the Animal Care and Control Center after proof of rabies vaccination. Seasonal trail rules also apply: dogs must be leashed on groomed ski trails at Kincaid Park and Hillside during ski season (typically November through March). Bear and moose encounters are a real risk, and leash compliance is treated seriously by APD and ACCC.
At-large first offense: $50 to $100. Bite incident: $500+ and possible dangerous-dog hearing. Unlicensed: $50 plus late fees.
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