Dogs in Wyoming, United States: rules, tax and travel
Wyoming: Licensing is by county or city. Rabies and bite rules are in the details below.
Many dog rules in Wyoming are set by counties, cities or towns, so check your local animal control.
The national rules for United States apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Licensing is by county or city. Counties may require an annual licence or tag with fees capped at 10 dollars (W.S. 11-31-301(h)); cities and towns may charge a licence fee (W.S. 15-1-103).[1]
Leash and muzzle
None statewide. County commissioners may declare running at large a nuisance in unincorporated areas, and cities and towns may regulate it (W.S. 11-31-301, 15-1-103).[2]
Other rules
Rabies vaccination at 3 months or older applies only if the county adopts the measure (W.S. 11-31-213).[3]
Dog bite liability: No dog bite statute. Three common-law theories apply: one-bite strict liability, negligent care and negligence per statute.[4]
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- animallaw.info/statute/wy-dog-consolidated-dog-laws (secondary source)
- animallaw.info/topic/table-state-dog-leash-laws (secondary source)
- animallaw.info/topic/table-rabies-vaccination-laws (secondary source)
- justia.com/injury/premises-liability/animal-dog-bites/dog-bite-law-50-state-survey (secondary source)