Lakeville's leash law supports responsible pet ownership and allows others to feel safe from reactive dogs while in public places. The leash law requires all dogs to be on a leash.
- No person shall permit their dog, or a dog under their care, to be at large within the City.
- No person shall permit their dog, or a dog under their care, to be in a City park or on a City street, trail, or sidewalk unless controlled by a leash not exceeding twenty-five feet (25') in length. When a pedestrian approaches within one hundred feet (100'), the dog must be immediately recalled and brought under close control until the pedestrian retreats by one hundred feet (100').
- The City may designate off leash dog exercise and training areas in certain City parks. In dog exercise and training areas designated by the City, dogs must be under voice control when not leashed and must comply with the rules for use of the area.
- Lakeville dog ordinance/leash law
In conjunction with this ordinance, the City is expanding opportunities for off-leash exercise and training. We’ve designated three parks and four rink locations as off-leash areas where dogs can run and play freely under voice control. These areas are currently being enhanced with new signage, trash cans and doggy bag dispensers to make them even more enjoyable and user-friendly.
The goal of this ordinance is to balance safety and freedom—for both people and pets. The rink areas will be open from March to November at McGuire, Cherryview, Greenridge and Highview. Parks with off-leash areas are Valley Lake (east side), Rolling Oaks and Ritter Farm Dog Park (small and large dog areas).