Pennsylvania's Dog Law (3 P.S. 459-305) requires every dog to be confined, secured, or under reasonable control statewide. In Chester County parks, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Day-to-day leash rules are set by your borough or township.
There is no single county-wide leash ordinance covering private property. Statewide, PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459-305 makes it unlawful to let a dog run at large: it must be confined to the owner's premises, firmly secured, or under a person's reasonable control. Chester County Parks + Preservation goes further on county land, requiring a leash no longer than 6 feet with the animal under the immediate control of a competent person. Your borough or township may impose its own leash-length and at-large rules under the PA Municipalities Planning Code, so check your local ordinance.
Running-at-large violations under the state Dog Law are summary offenses; the dog warden or local police may cite the owner and impound the dog. County-park leash violations can lead to ejection.
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