Orlando and Orange County require all dogs to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property. Off-leash activity is allowed only in designated dog parks. Owners must clean up after their dogs in public spaces. Violations result in civil citations, and at-large dogs may be impounded by Orange County Animal Services.
Under Orlando City Code and Orange County Code, all dogs must be under physical restraint - typically a leash no longer than 6 feet - whenever off the owner's property. This applies to public sidewalks, parks (except designated off-leash dog parks), trails, and any private property without the property owner's permission. Voice control alone does not satisfy the leash requirement. Off-leash play is allowed only in officially designated dog parks such as Lake Baldwin Dog Park, Barber Park Dog Park, and Dr. Phillips Dog Park. Owners are also required by law to immediately clean up and properly dispose of their dog's waste in public spaces. At-large dogs (running loose) may be impounded by Orange County Animal Services; owners must pay impound fees and prove rabies vaccination to reclaim their pet. Repeat at-large violations can lead to escalating fines.
Dog at large: civil citation, typically $50 to $150 first offense. Failure to clean up waste: $100 fine. Impound fees plus daily boarding for retrieved dogs. Repeat violations can escalate and lead to dangerous-dog classification if behavior is aggressive.
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