Citizens owning dogs determined to be dangerous are subject to a variety of protective measures to ensure the safety of people and other animals. Protective measure include the following:

• Privacy fencing or secure fencing (with a top)
• Purchase of liability insurance
• Warning signs on the owner's property
• Muzzling the dog when off its property
• Tattooing the dog to identify it as dangerous

All decisions related to dangerous dogs are subject to a due process review. 

Call 311 if you have any questions about a dangerous dog situation.