Phoenix requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. License and rabies vaccination required per ARS §11-1001 et seq.
Phoenix requires dogs to be on leash in all public areas. Off-leash exercise permitted only in designated dog parks. Dogs must be licensed and rabies-vaccinated per ARS §11-1001 et seq. Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control. Dangerous dog designation under ARS §11-1025 is behavior-based. Owner responsible for waste cleanup. Arizona heat advisory: hot pavement can burn dog paws - many cities post warnings. Dawn/dusk walks recommended in summer. Coyote encounters are common in desert areas.
Off-leash: $50 to $200. At-large: impound fees + citation. Unlicensed: $50 to $250. Waste: $50 to $500.
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