Dunedin requires dogs to be kept under control on a leash whenever they are off the owner's property. Chapter 10 of the city code prohibits dogs from running at large, and Chapter 54 sets specific leash and cleanup rules for parks, beaches, and the Pinellas Trail.
Under Chapter 10 of the Dunedin Code of Ordinances, dogs must be confined to the owner's property or kept on a leash and under the owner's control whenever in public. Dogs running at large can be impounded by Pinellas County Animal Services, which provides animal control services to Dunedin. Chapter 54 (Parks and Recreation) requires dogs to be on a leash no longer than six feet on city beaches, in parks, and along the Pinellas Trail, and owners must immediately pick up and dispose of pet waste. Designated off-leash dog parks are the only places dogs may be off-leash within city limits.
Citations for dogs at large or off-leash typically start around $100 and increase with repeat offenses. Failure to pick up waste and aggressive-dog incidents carry separate fines and possible court action.
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