Spokane requires all dogs to be leashed in public under SMC 10.04.020. Designated off-leash areas include High Bridge Dog Park, SE Sports Complex, and portions of Downriver. SpokAnimal enforces violations.
SMC 10.04 requires dogs to be under physical control by a leash no longer than 8 feet while in any public place, including sidewalks, streets, parks, and on-trail portions of the Centennial Trail. Voice control does not satisfy the leash requirement. Spokane Parks operates four fully fenced off-leash dog parks where dogs may run freely: High Bridge (near Peaceful Valley), SE Sports Complex, Downriver, and Underhill. Dogs at large are impounded by SpokAnimal and owners are fined. Service dogs, police K-9s, and dogs in an enclosed yard are exempt. All dogs over six months old must be licensed annually through SpokAnimal.
First offense 54 dollar infraction. Second offense approximately 100 dollars. Impound fees 35 to 65 dollars plus boarding.
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