Maple Lake Dog Ordinance
Dangerous and Potentially Dangers Dogs - County Ordinance
Quick Information:
A current license must be obtained for up to 2 dog that are over six (6) months of age. Licenses can be purchased at City Hall and proof of rabies vaccination is required.
No dog shall be allowed by its owner to run at large, and every owner of a dog is required to confine the animal to the owner's property by training, fencing, or leashing. The cost of a license is $10-$15 and are good for 2 years.
The following rules must be followed:
Dogs must not be allowed to run at large.
May not damage the property of anyone other than its owner.
Owners must pick up after their dogs.
No excessive barking.
Obtain proper permits for 3 or more dogs.
According to the Wright County ordinance, "Vicious Animals" are any animal or animals which constitute a physical threat to human beings or other animals by virtue of one or more attacks of such severity as to cause property damage or physical injury, however slight.
Complaints regarding Public Nuisance and Vicious Animals are handled by Maple Lake's contracted Animal Control Officer, Sue Eaton at 612-366-4370 and/or the Wright County Sheriff’s Department.
If you can't make it in to City Hall during office hours, you may print and submit your application online. Once we receive your application, payment and proof of rabies, a license will be sent to you.
Click here to submit your application and payment. Licenses are $10.00 for a spayed/neutered dog and $15.00 for an unaltered dog.
