1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
Pennsylvania's Dog Law (3 P.S. §459-101 et seq.), specifically 3 P.S. §459-305, requires every dog to be confined to its owner's premises, firmly secured by collar and chain, or under reasonable control of a person at all times. Montgomery County does not impose its own leash ordinance; municipalities add stricter rules. Norristown Borough (Chapter 103) requires dogs in public to be on a leash of 6 feet or less and confined behind at least a 4-foot fence at home. Abington Township limits leashes to 8 feet of sturdy material. Lower Merion bars dogs running at large on streets or others' property. Enforcement is by Pennsylvania State Dog Wardens and local police.
2 cities in Montgomery County have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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