Arizona Leash Law

Under Arizona dog bite and leash laws, you have one year to file a strict liability claim against the owner of a dog that bit you.

Questions about Arizona dog bite laws? Ask attorney Tommy Richardson (602) 553-2220 or e-mail

Having a dog at large – a dog not under the control of the owner – is a misdemeanor under Arizona law. Even if the dog causes no harm, the law says it should be on a leash when in public.

  • Strict Liability: Arizona holds dog owners strictly liable for dog attacks. No matter what happened, the owner is responsible for dog bites. Our Kingman dog bite lawyer can explain the law and how it applies to you.
  • Arizona Dog Leash Law: Dogs are not allowed to roam free in Arizona. If the dog escapes from a fenced yard or runs from the owner’s house or car, the owner is responsible for any dog bite that might result.
  • One-Year Statute of Limitations: A dog bite strict liability claim against a dog owner must be filed within one year of the dog bite attack. Exceptions to this statute exist for minors. If the dog bite attack occurred more than one year prior to the claim, the victim must prove negligence by the owner, such as a dog that has a history of attacking people. If you were attacked by a dog, contact a dog bite attack lawyer at Friedl Richardson in Phoenix.

If you have questions about dog bites – types of dog bites, Arizona leash law, dangerous dogs, dog owner negligence – and your legal rights, contact our dog bite law firm.

If you are not offered a fair settlement, we will take your dog bite case to court.

For general information about dog bite laws, see our Dog Bite Information Center.

At the Friedl Richardson personal injury law firm, we represent injured clients and the families of wrongful death victims in Arizona, including the cities of Kingman, Casa Grande, Flagstaff, Prescott, Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Anthem, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Williams, Tucson, and Sedona.

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