Cobb County, GA Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Max leash length
- 6 feet off owner's property
- Voice control
- not legally sufficient
- Off-leash exception
- designated dog parks only
- Unattended tethering
- prohibited
Summary
Cobb County requires every animal off its owner's property to be on a chain, leash, or tie no longer than six feet in the hands of someone able to control it; voice command alone does not satisfy the law.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any animal to permit such animal to be out of his immediate control and restraint, or to be left unattended off the premises of the owner, or to be upon the property of another person without the permission of the owner or person in possession of such other property. For the purposes of this chapter, condominium and apartment common property shall not be considered to be the premises of the animal owner. Voice control does not constitute control of an animal.(2)Restraint of dogs and/or animals shall be maintained as follows:a.When upon the premises of the owner, all animals shall be kept indoors or in a primary enclosure as defined by this chapter in such a manner as to contain the animal within the bounds of the owner's premises, or on a leash in the hands of a person that possesses the ability to restrain the animal.b.When off the premises of the owner, all animals shall at a minimum be maintained on an appropriate chain, leash or tie not exceeding six feet in length, and in the hands of a person who possesses the ability to restrain the animal.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 53).
Full Breakdown
Section 10-11 sets the county's core at-large rule: on the owner's property, animals must be indoors, in a primary enclosure, or leashed; off the property, a leash, chain, or tie of six feet or less is the minimum. Permanent tethering to a stationary object is separately banned, and no animal may be tied within a street, sidewalk, or right-of-way. The only off-leash exception is Sweat Mountain Dog Park or another designated county or city dog park, where the owner must still be present and able to restrain the dog.
Violations & Fines
Letting an animal off-leash and out of immediate control off the owner's property is unlawful; loose animals can be impounded by CCAS under section 10-66, and the general Code penalty is a fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 60 days in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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