Dog Leash Laws: Frisco vs McKinney
How do dog leash laws rules compare between Frisco, TX and McKinney, TX?
Frisco and McKinney have similar restriction levels.
Frisco, TX
Collin County
Frisco requires all dogs to be leashed when off the owners property under City Code Chapter 14. Leashes must not exceed 8 feet. Frisco has leash-free dog parks at BF Phillips and Bacchus Park.
View full Frisco rules →McKinney, TX
Collin County
Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet whenever off the owner property under McKinney Code Chapter 14. Off-leash allowed only in designated dog parks (Bonnie Wenk Dog Park, Gabe Nesbitt). TX Health & Safety Code 822.042 applies for dangerous dogs.
View full McKinney rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Frisco | McKinney |
|---|---|---|
| Leash Max | 8 feet | - |
| First Fine | 75 dollars | - |
| Max Fine | 500 dollars | - |
| Off-Leash Parks | BF Phillips, Bacchus | - |
| Bite Quarantine | 10 days | - |
| Leash Length | - | 6 ft max |
| Voice Control | - | Not accepted |
| Off-Leash | - | Designated parks only |
| Impound Fee | - | 50 plus boarding |
| Code | - | Chapter 14 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Frisco FAQ
Where can I let my dog off leash in Frisco?
BF Phillips Dog Park (8000 McKinney Rd) and Bacchus Dog Park are the designated off-leash areas. All other public property requires a leash under 8 feet.
Who enforces this in Frisco?
Frisco code enforcement at (972) 292-5000 handles complaints.
McKinney FAQ
Where can dogs run off-leash in McKinney?
Bonnie Wenk Dog Park and the fenced area at Gabe Nesbitt Community Park. Off-leash is illegal elsewhere in public.
Who enforces this in McKinney?
McKinney code enforcement at (972) 547-7500 handles complaints.
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