New York dog leash laws.

◦ Summary

New York has no statewide dog leash law. Leashing rules are set by individual cities and counties, and most municipalities require dogs to be leashed in public except inside designated off-leash dog parks.

◦ Related state statute

N.Y. Agriculture and Markets Law § 122

Authorises municipalities to legislate on dogs running at large; see also § 121

Citation via Table of State Dog Leash Laws, Rebecca F. Wisch, Animal Legal & Historical Center, Michigan State University College of Law. Check the current state code before relying on it.

◦ Notes & gotchas

Day-to-day leashing requirements live in city or county ordinances. Before relying on this page, look up the specific code for your municipality — it's the binding rule, not state law. Most US cities require dogs to be leashed in public unless inside a designated off-leash area. New York City's Health Code (Title 24, Article 161.05) requires dogs to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in public, with off-leash permitted in designated parks during specific hours (typically 9pm–9am). The rest of the state defers to local ordinances.