Seattle requires dogs on leash at all times except in designated off-leash areas per SMC 9.25.084. The city has 14+ off-leash dog parks. Fines enforced by Seattle Animal Shelter.
Seattle 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: owner liable for damages per RCW 16.08.040. Dangerous dog designation under RCW 16.08 is behavior-based. Owner responsible for waste cleanup in public areas. Washington has many popular off-leash parks, especially in the Puget Sound region.
Off-leash: $50 to $200. At-large: impound fees + citation. Unlicensed: $50 to $250. Waste: $50 to $500.
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