What is a Nuisance Dog?
Subject to 955.11 (a)(3)(a) of the Ohio Revised Code, “nuisance dog” means a dog that, without provocation and while off the premises of its owner, keeper, or harborer, has chased or approached a person in either a menacing fashion or an apparent attitude of attack or has attempted to bite or otherwise endanger any person.

What is a Dangerous Dog?
Subject to 955.11 (A)(1)(b) of the Ohio Revised Code, a “dangerous dog” has caused injury, other than killing or serious injury, to any person, killed another dog, or been the subject of a third or subsequent violation of division C of Section 955.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

What is a Vicious Dog?
Subject to 955.11 (A)(6)(B) of the Ohio Revised Code, “vicious dog” means a dog that, without provocation, has killed or caused serious injury to any person.

How do I register my dog that has been classified as a “Dangerous Dog”?
A Dangerous Dog Registration form must be completed, a $50 fee paid (in addition to the regular dog license fee), and the following submitted:

• Evidence of the dog’s current rabies vaccination.
• Evidence of the fact the dog has been spayed or neutered.
• Evidence that the dog has an active microchip and the microchip number.
• Printed picture of the dog you are registering.
• Evidence of the fact that you have posted clearly visible “Dangerous Dog” warning signs.
• Evidence of liability insurance-if ordered by the courts.

What requirements are there if my dog has been classified as a Dangerous Dog?
For a Dangerous Dog you are required by Ohio Law to:

• Affix the tag to the dog’s collar and ensure the dog wears the collar at all times.
• Notify the Dog Warden immediately if the dog is loose, bites someone, or attacks another animal.
• Notify the Auditor within 10 days of the sale, transfer of ownership, change of address, or death of this dog.
• Renew this dangerous dog registration each calendar year no later than January 31st.