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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is my dog allowed to run loose?
No, dogs are not permitted to run loose.
Dogs must be physically confined or
restrained upon the premises of the owner by
a leash, tether, adequate fence or secure
enclosure to prevent escape. When outside
these boundaries, dogs must be leashed and
under the immediate control of some person.
These conditions apply except for when a dog
is lawfully engaged in hunting or training
purposes and is accompanied by the
registered owner.
Codified
Ordinance 88-360, Section 505.02. (A)
If my dog damages or destroys property, am I liable?
Yes, the owner of any dog that damages or
destroys property (public or private) shall
be held liable for the full value of the
property damaged or destroyed.
Codified
Ordinance 88-360, Section 505.53 (A)
Is there a limit to the number of dogs that
I can own in Summit County?
Zoning restrictions limiting the number of
dogs that can be owned by a citizen vary in
every community. To assure that you are in
compliance with the law, contact a local
government representative.
Am I legally required to pick-up my dog
excrement?
Yes, owners that allow their dogs to discard
urine or excrement on any public or private
sidewalk must immediately pick-up and
properly dispose of such urine or
excrement.
Codified Ordinance 88-360, Section 505.12
(B)
Are dogs allowed to enter stores?
The only dogs allowed to enter stores are
guide dogs registered under Ohio Revised
Code 955.011. No person shall take, lead or
have a dog in their possession upon entering
a store or covered mall except for when
proceeding to a specific store or clinic for
animals located within the structure.
Codified
Ordinance 88-360, Section 505.11 (A)
What is a nuisance dog?
The County of Summit defines a nuisance dog
as an animal that: create offensive odors or
unsanitary conditions; disturbs the peace
and good order of the county by frequent and
habitual barking, howling, yelping or any
other unreasonably loud and disturbing
noises; molests, menaces or interferes with
persons in the public right of way; scatters
refuse that is bagged or otherwise contained
in trash receptacles; and damages any public
or private property.
Codified
Ordinance 88-360, Section 505.05 (A 1-5)
How do I report a nuisance dog?
Contact the County of Summit Division of
Animal Control at 330-643-2845 to report a
nuisance dog not residing in the
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