On Monday October 1st 2018 Seminole County enacted an ordinance to deal with the problem of aggressive dogs.

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The ordinance will not be executed into full effect until around October 11th as there are some kinks to be ironed out.

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The Ordinance (the 48 page draft of which can currently be found in the internet) is intended to fill the gap between a nuisance dog and a “Dangerous dog”

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Also called Reese’s law after a small dog killed by two unleashed dogs in Casselberry the ordinance has significant implications for dog owners.

See below a simple to read summary of the ordinance as of today (changes will be made when the ordinance is finalized)

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One noteable point is that the ordinance does not currently apply to a dog that attacks another dog or person causing moderate injury while it is on a leash 8 feet in length or less, this may change.

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It is also unclear whether chasing a person or domestic animal is or is not covered and “menacing fashion” is not defined.

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In Seminole County’s FAQ flyer under the question “Will I get a citation if my dog barks outside?” the answer is given as “no” – actually the answer should be “Yes, if it continues for more than 15 minutes”

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We will add frequently asked questions to this page as they come in. If you have a question please join our facebook group at Pawfection Dog Training members page.