Dogs & Cats at Large

No dog or cat may run at large in the city. Pets must be restrained at all times when off the owner's property. Call Carver County Dispatch at (952) 361-1231 to report a stray animal, or to see if your pet has been picked up.

Barking Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from barking excessively. What does that mean? Generally, on-again/off-again barking that occurs regularly during the day or evening is excessive, as is non-stop barking that exceeds five minutes with one minute or less lapse without such noise during the five minutes. If you're a "victim" of a neighbor's barking dog, try talking with the owner before calling in a complaint. A friendly chat may quickly resolve the problem on neighborly terms. If a complaint is necessary, please contact the Carver County Sheriff's Office at (952) 361-1231, and the first available officer will respond.

No Pets in Parks

City Code prohibits pets in Chanhassen's community and neighborhood parks, except for on trails that pass through parks. Pets must always be leashed while on the trails, in the parks, and elsewhere. This does not apply to properly harnessed or leashed service animals.

Waste Clean-up

The owner or person in control of an animal shall immediately remove any waste left by the dog, not on the property of the owner or the person in control of the animal. A person walking a dog off the owner's property must have equipment for picking up and removing the waste.

Cruelty to Animals

Code Enforcement Specialists enforce all state and local cruelty laws. Call the Carver County Sheriff's Office at (952) 361-1231 if you witness cruelty to an animal. You can remain anonymous.