Vienna requires all dogs to be leashed when off the owner's property, with no off-leash exceptions outside designated dog parks. Fairfax County Animal Protection Police enforce leash laws in Vienna, with fines starting at 50 dollars for first offenses and escalating for repeat violations.
Town of Vienna Code Chapter 6 requires that all dogs be kept on a physical leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property, by authority of VA Code 3.2-6538 (running at large). Voice control, e-collars, and tethering are not substitutes for a physical leash. Dogs may be off-leash only within owner-fenced yards or designated off-leash dog parks. Vienna does not operate its own dog park; the nearest official off-leash area is Blake Lane Park in Fairfax County. Dogs on Vienna trails including the W&OD Trail must be leashed at all times. Fairfax County Animal Protection Police have primary enforcement jurisdiction under an intergovernmental agreement, with Vienna Police providing backup. First violations carry a 50 dollar fine; second offenses within 12 months rise to 100 dollars; third offenses can reach 250 dollars plus court costs. Dogs running at large may be impounded at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, with reclaim fees. Rabies vaccination proof (required statewide under VA Code 3.2-6521) must be current to reclaim an impounded dog. Leash-law enforcement is notably active on the W&OD Trail.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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