Placer County Code Article 6.08 makes it unlawful for an owner to allow any dog to run at large in unincorporated Placer County. Off-premises, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet held continuously by a person capable of controlling the dog.
Under Placer County Code Article 6.08 (Animal Control Regulations Generally), a dog is 'at large' when off the owner's premises and not under restraint by a leash, lead, or adequate enclosure. The required leash may not exceed 6 feet in length and must be of sufficient strength to restrain the dog and held continuously by a responsible person. Specific exceptions apply for dogs assisting in livestock work, accompanying a peace officer on duty, actively enrolled in and participating in a training or obedience class/exhibition/competition with property-owner permission, or accompanying a person engaged in legal hunting. Public Recreation Areas (Article 6.34 of the County Code) impose additional leash and clean-up rules; some County parks and the Tahoe National Forest impose separate dog rules. Incorporated cities (Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn) have their own leash laws.
Allowing a dog at large is an infraction enforced by Placer County Animal Services. Repeat offenses or dogs that bite or chase can be declared dangerous or vicious under Placer County Code Article 6.20 and Cal. Food & Agriculture Code §31601 et seq.
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