leash law

noun

1. a local ordinance requiring that dogs be leashed when not on their owners' property.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leash law¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

So when he sees an unleashed dog running roughshod through the Ramble on the day he’s on the hunt for a ground-dwelling mourning warbler, he reminds the owner of the leash law.

From Los Angeles Times

Some examples: We stopped at a rest stop on the interstate and he let his dog out of the vehicle to run around loose while he used the restroom, although there is a leash law at the rest stop and a designated area for dogs.

From Washington Post

There is a leash law in this state for a reason; learn to follow it.

From Seattle Times

There is a leash law here, but they don't enforce it.

From Washington Post

Worried Mom: Your son is violating the local leash law, the unspoken law of respect between neighbors and — hello — the most important law of all, which is to be nice to your mother.

From Washington Post