Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Town of Bridgeville, Delaware, leash rule: No dog shall be permitted to run at large at any time; fines: running at large not less than $25 nor more than $50; subsequent within 12 months not less than $50 nor more than $100; leash rule: Dangerous dog must be securely attached to a chain leash no more than four feet in length when out of its enclosure; person under 21 may not control a dangerous dog off the owner's residence; licence required: True. Source: Ordinance 13-3 - Dog Violations and Penalties; Ordinance 17-5 - Dangerous Dogs Amendment; Ordinance A08-2 - Ownership of Dogs, verified 2026-06-05.
| leash rule | No dog shall be permitted to run at large at any time | § 84-9 |
| fine range | running at large not less than $25 nor more than $50; subsequent within 12 months not less than $50 nor more than $100 | § 84-9 |
Amends and reenacts violations and penalties for dog-related offenses.
| leash rule | Dangerous dog must be securely attached to a chain leash no more than four feet in length when out of its enclosure; person under 21 may not control a dangerous dog off the owner's residence | § 84-10F(1) |
Amends dangerous dog regulations.
Allows chickens at Woodbridge development.
Regulates farm animals within Bridgeville.
| licence required | True | §84-6 |
| leash rule | Dog must be securely attached to a leash no more than four feet in length when out of its kennel/enclosure; no dog permitted to run at large at any time | §84-9 |
| max animals | No more than two dogs over the age of six months per dwelling unit (except retail dog dealer or kennel license) | §84-7 |
| fine range | running at large not less than $25 nor more than $50; subsequent within 12 months not less than $50 nor more than $100 | §84-9 |
Amends Chapter 84 regarding dog ownership regulations.
Exemptions from dangerous dog ordinance.