Dogs in Ventura must be on leash in public areas except in designated off-leash areas per SBMC 8.50.040. All dogs must have current rabies vaccination and animal license. Designated off-leash areas require voice control, and owners must carry a leash and leash the dog at the first sign of aggression.
SBMC 8.50.040 designates specific off-leash areas in Ventura where dogs may be unleashed under voice control. In all other public areas, dogs must be on a leash. At off-leash areas, dogs must be vaccinated for rabies and have a current animal license. Caretakers must remain present within the off-leash area, carry a leash at all times, and leash the dog at the first sign of aggression. Dogs at large (not on leash and not in an off-leash area) may be impounded by Ventura County Animal Services. The City provides several dog-friendly parks with designated off-leash areas.
Dogs at large may result in impoundment by VCAS and fines of $100-$300. Unlicensed dogs face additional citations. Aggressive dogs off-leash face enhanced penalties and may be designated as vicious animals.
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