Grand Prairie, TX Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Leash Length
- 6 feet maximum in public
- Registration
- Required for all dogs
- Rabies Vaccine
- Required
- At-Large Dogs
- Subject to impoundment
- Contact
- 972-237-8575 Animal Services
Summary
Grand Prairie requires dogs to be on a leash or confined at all times when off the owner's property. Dogs running at large may be impounded by Animal Services. All dogs must be registered and vaccinated against rabies.
Sec. 822.042. REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNER OF DANGEROUS DOG. (a) Not later than the 30th day after a person learns that the person is the owner of a dangerous dog, the person shall:(1) register the dangerous dog with the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept;(2) restrain the dangerous dog at all times on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in a secure enclosure;(3) obtain liability insurance coverage or show financial responsibility in an amount of at least $100,000 to cover damages resulting from an attack by the dangerous dog causing bodily injury to a person
Full Breakdown
Dogs must be restrained by a leash no longer than 6 feet when in public areas. Dogs running at large are subject to impoundment by Grand Prairie Animal Services. Owners must register dogs and provide proof of rabies vaccination. Tethering dogs outdoors is regulated with requirements for adequate shade, water, and shelter. The city operates the Grand Prairie Animal Shelter.
Violations & Fines
Off-leash: $50 to $200. At-large: impound fees + citation. Unlicensed: $50 to $250. Waste: $50 to $500.
Frequently Asked Questions
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