Does a dog have to be on a lead in a public park?
Frederick Brakus
2025-06-29 16:36:22
Count answers: 8
It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere, such as: in a public place.
You can report a dog that’s out of control.
Your dog is considered dangerously out of control if it: injures someone makes someone worried that it might injure them.
A court could also decide that your dog is dangerously out of control if either of the following apply: it attacks someone’s animal the owner of an animal thinks they could be injured if they tried to stop your dog attacking their animal.
You can get an unlimited fine or be sent to prison for up to 6 months (or both) if your dog is dangerously out of control.
Wilbert Rempel
2025-06-29 13:45:00
Count answers: 13
Being in control of your dog does not mean it has to be on a lead. The law does not require dogs to be kept on leads. A dog can be out of control whilst it is on the lead, and a dog off lead can be fully in your control (if well trained and supervised). Only walk your dog off lead if it has a reliable recall and can exhibit full control. If you cannot call your dog back instantly you DO NOT have full control. Be aware of public areas that do not allow access to dogs or those that impose restrictions such as having your dog on a lead at all times.