Golden Valley City Council Looking To Update Pet Leashing Ordinance

From the City of Golden Valley:

February 18, 2020

The City Council wants input from residents regarding potential updates to Golden Valley’s pet leashing ordinance. The current ordinance allows pets to be off-leash in some public spaces if controlled by voice commands.

Under the City’s current ordinance, whenever a dog is off its owner’s property, it must be restrained by a leash no longer than six feet. Dogs restrained by voice commands as effectively as a leash are exempt from the leash rule except in public parks, where all dogs must be leashed at all times

The updated ordinance could include no longer allowing the use of voice command for control and could require the use of a leash no longer than six feet while in Golden Valley public spaces. The ordinance would not apply to pets in designated off-leash areas.

The new ordinance could also outline guidelines regarding animal control on private property, including electronic pet fencing and tethering pets outdoors.

A short online survey gives residents a chance to share their thoughts on the issue. Printed copies of the survey are also available in the Golden Valley City Manager’s office at City Hall.

For more information on the issue, contact the Golden Valley City Manager’s office at 763-593-8002.

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