Oregon dog leash laws.

◦ Summary

Oregon 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

O.R.S. § 609.060

Running at large where prohibited by ordinance; see also § 609.095

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. Oregon Revised Statutes § 609.060 makes it unlawful for a dog to be at large, but the day-to-day leash rules are set municipally. Portland requires dogs to be leashed in public unless inside one of 30+ designated off-leash areas.