Keeping your pets restrained is not only a deed restriction requirement; it is the law in Montgomery County. If your pet is not properly restrained (on a leash or other restraint described in the ordinance) when not on your property, you are in violation. Please adhere to the leash law.
 
Below is a summary of the current ordinance. The entire ordinance can be viewed by clicking here.
 
         MONTGOMERY COUNTY RABIES CONTROL
                              AND
               ANIMAL RESTRAINT ORDINANCE
 
SECTION II. DEFINITIONS
Subsection M.
     "Restraint" means the control of an animal under any of the following circumstances:
     a. When it is controlled by a lead, line or leash that is secured to a secure object or held by a person who      is capable of controlling and governing the animal in question;
     b. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle;
     c. When it is on the premises of the owner and/or custodian;
     d. When it is restrained securely within an enclosure or fence; or
     e. When it is under the physical control of the owner or custodian.
 
SECTION IV. RESTRAINT AND IMPOUNDMENT
Subsection A.
     All dogs and cats shall be kept under restraint, as defined in Section II., Subsection M. above.