Davie, FL Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Rule
- leash, chain, or fenced yard (§4-65)
- At large
- declared public nuisance (§4-63)
- 1st offense fine
- $250
- Repeat offense fine
- $500
- Off-leash OK
- designated dog parks, permitted events
Summary
Davie law makes it unlawful for a dog to run at large and requires every dog be secured by leash, chain, or within its owner's fenced property, with off-leash allowed only in designated areas.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog or the individual entrusted with the care of the dog to permit or allow the same to run at large within the town. ... All dogs shall be kept secured by a leash, a chain, or within the real property limits of their owners. A waiver to this requirement for a specific time and place may be obtained from the town for such activities as off-lead training, obedience training, herding training, retrieval of wild game training, or other dog training events.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 75).
Full Breakdown
Town of Davie Code § 4-63(a) makes it unlawful for an owner or caretaker to let a dog run at large, and declares any dog running at large a public nuisance subject to impoundment. § 4-65 sets the baseline rule: dogs must be kept on a leash or chain, or confined within the owner's real property (typically by fence). The town can grant a time-limited waiver for training activities such as obedience or retrieval training, and dogs may run off-leash within designated dog parks, the Davie Arena, or the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds during a permitted dog event.
Violations & Fines
Running a dog at large or violating the leashing rule is cited under § 4-63(a) or § 4-65 at $250 for a first offense and $500 for a repeat offense before the town's special magistrate under § 6-8.1(e), plus possible impoundment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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