{"id":4406,"date":"2024-04-03T20:21:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T00:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/?p=4406"},"modified":"2024-04-10T20:23:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T00:23:23","slug":"laws-for-dog-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovrs.com\/blog\/laws-for-dog-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Laws for Dog Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With so many animals needing homes, it can sometimes feel like owning an animal is a right and not a privilege. But, those who take pets into their homes do so with the promise that they will adequately care for the animal. Additionally, there are laws<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for dog owners<\/em><\/strong>, and it is essential to be aware of them. If you are (or are planning to become) a dog owner, be aware of the following safety considerations and laws for dog owners<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oakland County Dog License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oakland County dog owners are required to license their dogs each year. Dogs four months and older must be licensed. The license has a fee, and owners must provide an active rabies certificate from a veterinarian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leash and Collar Laws for Dog Owners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Michigan, all dogs must legally be leashed and collared at all times unless they are actively involved in hunting activities with their owners. The dog owner will be held liable if an unleashed dog bites or attacks another human or animal. Even if you are in an area where many other people are walking with their dogs off-leash, you should still be conscious of this law and consider using a leash to avoid unexpected ramifications from this law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive Barking Laws for Dog Owners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Michigan dog owners cannot allow their dogs to become a nuisance due to loud and frequent yelping, habitual barking, or howling. If your dog likes to bark or howl and you cannot control it, you might want to invest in training classes or consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving Safety for Dog Owners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While there are no specific laws pertaining to dogs in cars<\/a> in Michigan, there are safety considerations you should follow each time you jump in the car. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n