Decatur requires all dogs to be on a leash when off the owner's property (Ch. 14, Animals). Dogs must be under direct control at all times in public. Decatur has a dedicated off-leash dog park. DeKalb County Animal Services enforces animal control (404-294-2996).
Decatur's Chapter 14 (Animals) of the Code of Ordinances requires dogs to be kept on a leash or under direct physical control of their owner when in public spaces. Dogs running at large are prohibited. Decatur has at least one designated off-leash dog area where leash rules are suspended. Animal control complaints are handled by DeKalb County Animal Services (404-294-2996). State law (GA Code §4-8-20+) also governs dangerous dogs.
Dog at large: $50 to $200. No rabies tag: $50 to $100. Dangerous dog violation: up to $5,000 and criminal charges.
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