Dearborn requires dogs to be leashed on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property, with off-leash use allowed only at designated dog parks like Ford Woods.
Dearborn City Code requires any dog off its owner's property to be under physical restraint on a leash no longer than 6 feet, held by a person able to control the animal. Retractable leashes are permitted if they can be locked at or under 6 feet. Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment at the Wayne County animal shelter, with reclaim fees starting around 50 dollars plus boarding. Off-leash activity is allowed only inside designated dog parks such as Ford Woods Dog Park, where entry rules and vaccination requirements apply. Owners must also carry bags to pick up waste. Michigan MCL 287.262 supports local leash enforcement. Service dogs performing tasks have leash flexibility under the ADA.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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