PA Dog Law §459-305 requires all dogs in Allegheny County be confined or under control at all times. Leash specifics vary by municipality. Allegheny County Parks require 6-foot leashes in all park land.
3 P.S. §459-305 (Confinement and control) applies statewide: dogs must be on the owner's premises, firmly secured, or under the reasonable control of some person. Allegheny County Parks Ordinance (9 county parks including North Park, South Park, Boyce, Hartwood) requires dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Pittsburgh Code §633.02 requires leashes. Off-leash dog parks in Frick, Schenley, Riverview, North Park, and Upper St. Clair.
PA Dog Law summary offense: $100-$500 fine. Allegheny County Parks: $50-$300 citation. Second offense within year: higher.
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