Leash law keeps dogs, people safe

In the City of Oklahoma City, dogs must be kept on a leash at all times outside of their home. This ordinance is in effect not only for the safety of the dogs, but the safety of other citizens as well. All dogs are also required to wear their rabies tags at all times, and the ordinance requires owners to dispose of pet waste when the pet is off their own property. If you would like to report a loose dog in your neighborhood, call the Action Center at 297-2535. Please give the address where the dog lives, where it is roaming loose and what type of dog it is.

Dogs are also not allowed to wade or swim in public waters, including Lake Hefner, Lake Overholser and Lake Stanley Draper. The only exception is when visiting the PAW Park, located at NW 73 and Grand Boulevard, where dogs are welcome to roam off their leash while inside the park gates and swim in the PAW Park pond. Owners in the PAW Park must clean up after their dogs, even though they are allowed to run free (M Code § 38-147 and 148).