Notice to Dog Owners

NHRSA 466:31 II

NUISANCE, MENACE, AND VICIOUS

OFFENSES

a. If a dog is "at large," which means it is off the premises of the owner or keeper and not under the control of any person by means of personal presence and attention as will reasonably control the conduct of such dog, unless accompanied by the owner or custodian. This subparagraph shall not include a dog which is being used for hunting, herding, supervised competition, or exhibition or training for such activities if accompanied by the owner or custodian, meaning that the owner or custodian must be able to see or hear the dog, or have reasonable knowledge of where the dog is hunting or herding, or where training is being conducted or where trials are being held, provided that such dog does not have to be within sight at all time;

b. If it barks for sustained periods of time (more than a half hour), or during the night hours so as to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighborhood area;

c. If it digs, scratches, excretes, or causes waste or garbage to be scattered on property other than its owners;

d. If any female dog in season (heat) is permitted to run at large or be off the premises of the owner or keeper during this period except when being exercised on a leash by a responsible adult. At all other times such dog shall be confined within a building or enclosure in such a manner that she will not come in contact (except for intentional breeding purposes) with a male dog. A female in heat shall not be used for hunting;

e. If it growls, snaps at, runs after, or chases any person or persons;

f. If it runs after or chases bicycles, motor vehicles, motorcycles, or any other vehicle being driven, pulled or pushed on the streets, highways, or public ways;

g. If whether alone or in a pack with other dogs, it bites, attacks, or preys on game animals, domestic animals, fowl, or human beings;

PENALTIES

See RSA SECTION 466:31-a