Westminster requires dogs on leash in public. Off-leash in designated parks only. License and rabies vaccination required. CRS §18-9-202 covers dogs at large.
Westminster requires dogs to be on leash in all public areas. Off-leash exercise permitted only in designated dog parks. Dogs must be licensed and rabies-vaccinated. Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control per CRS §18-9-202. Dangerous dog designation under CRS §18-9-204.5 is behavior-based. Owner responsible for waste cleanup in public areas. Colorado has many trail systems - voice and sight control rules may apply on open space trails.
Off-leash: $50 to $250. At-large: impound fees + citation. Unlicensed: $50 to $200. Waste: $50 to $250.
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