Greece, NY Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)

Section 89-10 bars an owner, custodian or keeper from allowing, permitting, neglecting to restrain, neglecting to confine, or failing to prevent a dog from being at large anywhere in the Town of Greece unless it's under the control of a leash not exceeding eight feet. Exceptions apply when the dog is on another person's property with that owner's knowledge, consent and approval, or when it's hunting under the control of a hunter on land where hunting with dogs is allowed and the landowner consents. A separate, narrower prohibition in § 89-9 makes it unlawful to let a dog run at large with a pack of other dogs, or chase deer, other animals or children, regardless of leash status.

The chapter defines "leashed" in § 89-3 as restrained by a leash of no more than eight feet, attached to a collar or harness strong enough to hold the dog, and held by someone able to control it. "Confined" is defined broadly to include a building, kennel, fenced enclosure, functioning electronic containment system, or secure tether arranged so the dog cannot reach or endanger anyone on adjoining property or a public way. The Animal Control Officer enforces both sections and may seize a dog found at large under the seizure and impoundment procedure in § 89-12.