Leash Law Violations

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Leash Law Violations

Two dogs encountering each other on leashes

A leash law is a rule that says pet owners have to keep their dog controlled or tied up with a leash in public. Alaska doesn’t have one single rule for the whole state — instead, each city makes its own rule. Local laws, such as those in Anchorage and Juneau, may require you to keep your pet on a leash.  Anchorage municipal law requires you to restrain your dog in public places unless you are in a designated off-lease dog park.  Fines for violations can range in from $75 to $150 in Anchorage, and from $20 to $100 in Juneau.