Animal Ordinances in Freehold, NJ (2026)
1 verified animal ordinances for Freehold, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dog Leash Laws
Freehold Borough Title 6 requires all dogs on public streets or public places to be on a leash no longer than 8 feet, held by a person over 12 years old. Retractable leashes extending over 8 feet are prohibited. Dogs may not cause damage to any lawn, shrubbery, or property.
Freehold Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsFreehold Borough Code Title 6 (Animals), Section 6.04.060(E)–(F)
E. Running at Large. No person owning, keeping or harboring any dog shall permit it to run at large upon the public streets or in any public park, public building or other public place within the borough. F. Leashing of Dogs. No person owning, keeping or harboring any dogs shall permit them to be upon the public streets or on any of the public places of the borough or on any private property no...