Glendale Dog Leash Laws Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 6.08 establishes leash and at-large requirements for dogs. An animal is not considered "at large" if it is attached to a chain or leash not exceeding 6 feet in length and held continuously by a reasonable person capable of controlling it, or if it is upon private property in the possession of someone who owns or controls the animal, or if it is securely confined within an automobile. Dogs off leash in public spaces are considered at large and subject to impoundment.

No person may ride, drive, lead, or otherwise conduct any horse or animal other than a dog (which must be securely restrained by a leash or harness) upon any public sidewalk or parkway. Any person owning, possessing, harboring, or having custody of a dog must immediately remove and dispose of any fecal matter deposited by the dog on public or private property without the consent of the property owner.

The code also prohibits keeping or harboring a dog or cat which, by loud, frequent, or habitual barking, yelping, or howling, causes serious annoyance to the neighborhood. Vicious dogs returned to owners after impoundment must be kept indoors or in a securely fenced yard from which the dog cannot escape, and may only be off the premises on a substantial leash under the control of a responsible adult. Violations of most provisions are infractions, while certain sections (6.08.070, 6.08.140) carry misdemeanor penalties.