Do dogs have to be on leashes in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. According to Broward County’s animal ordinance, it is against the law for anyone to permit their dog to be “at large.” At large means that the dog is not confined or controlled. It must be under the direct physical control of someone through a leash, chain, cord, or fence. The ordinance also prohibits dog owners from chaining their dog so that it has access to public property or the property of another person.