Rochester requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. License and rabies vaccination required. MN Stat. §347.50 covers dangerous dogs.
Rochester 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. Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control. Dangerous dog designation under MN Stat. §347.50 to 347.565 is behavior-based. Owner responsible for waste cleanup in public areas. Winter salt and chemicals on sidewalks: protect dog paws.
Off-leash: $50 to $200. At-large: impound fees + citation. Unlicensed: $50 to $200. Waste: $50 to $500.
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