Dogs in Elk Grove must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner property, per Sacramento County Code 9.36 as enforced by Sacramento County Animal Services.
Elk Grove adopts Sacramento County animal control regulations via its contract with Sacramento County Animal Services. Under Sacramento County Code Chapter 9.36, dogs off the owner premises must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and under control of a person able to restrain the dog. Off-leash activity is permitted only in designated dog parks. Elk Grove operates the Laguna Community Park Dog Park and the Elk Grove Regional Park dog areas, both fenced with separate sections for small and large dogs. Violations of the leash law result in citations with escalating penalties. Elk Grove Police and County Animal Services officers both have enforcement authority. Dogs also must wear a current license tag and rabies vaccination per county ordinance. Complaints of off-leash dogs are among the most frequent animal service calls in Elk Grove parks and trails, including the Laguna Creek Trail system.
First offense leash violations are typically around 50 to 100 dollars. Second offense within 12 months roughly doubles. Dogs at large may be impounded with reclaim fees.
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