Animal Ordinances in Ulster County, NY (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Ulster County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Ulster County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dog Leash Laws
Ulster County limits how and how long a dog can be tethered outdoors, capping stationary restraint at five hours a day and requiring proper harness, length and shelter.
Ulster County Dog Tethering Restraint Rules
Some RestrictionsUlster County Code § 152-3(I)
A dog shall not be tethered outside for longer than five consecutive hours in a twenty-four-hour period or a total time outside in excess of 10 hours and outside from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. J. In addition to the above requirements, tethered dogs must be free of cruel conditions or inhumane tethering at any time. For purposes of this section, "cruel conditions or inhumane tethering" shall in...
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