Miami Gardens requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. Rabies vaccination required statewide under FL §828.30. License per city.
Miami Gardens requires dogs to be on leash in all public areas. Off-leash exercise permitted only in designated dog parks. Dogs must be licensed per local requirements and rabies-vaccinated per FL Statute §828.30. Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control. Dangerous dog designation under FL §767 is behavior-based. Owner responsible for waste cleanup. Florida’s wildlife (alligators, venomous snakes) creates additional risks for unleashed dogs near waterways and natural areas.
Off-leash: $50 to $200. At-large: impound fees plus citation. Unlicensed: $50 to $250. Waste: $50 to $500.
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