Animal Ordinances in Mohave County, AZ (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Mohave County, Arizona.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Mohave County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dog Leash Laws
Arizona law bars vicious or in-season female dogs from running at large and requires a license tag on any dog over three months. Mohave County Animal Control handles at-large and rabies enforcement.
Mohave County Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsA.R.S. §11-1012
Any dog over the age of three months running at large shall wear a collar or harness to which is attached a valid license tag.
Breed Restrictions
Arizona preempts breed-specific dog laws statewide. Since SB 1248 (2016), no Arizona city or county may regulate dogs by breed. Mohave County restricts none; dangerous dogs are handled by behavior under A.R.S. §11-1025.
Mohave County Dog Breed Rules
Few RestrictionsA.R.S. §11-1005(A)(3)
Contract with any city or town to enforce the provisions of any ordinance enacted by such city or town for the control of dogs if the provisions are not specific to any breed.
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