Lakewood requires all dogs to be leashed when off owner property under LCO 505.08 and ORC 955.22. Leash must be held by a competent person. Lakewood Park dog park is the only off-leash area.
Lakewood Codified Ordinances Section 505.08 makes it unlawful for any dog to run at large within the city. Owners must keep dogs under reasonable control on a leash not exceeding commonly accepted lengths. ORC 955.22 establishes the state-level confinement requirement. Lakewood Dog Park at Lakewood Park (14532 Lake Ave) is fully fenced and the only approved off-leash space. Dogs must be licensed annually through the Cuyahoga County Auditor (around 20 dollars) and display tags.
Minor misdemeanor first offense: up to 150 dollars. Second offense within a year: M4 up to 250 dollars. Impoundment fees at Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter: approximately 35 dollars per day.
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