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It is illegal to walk a dog wearing a spiked collar in public.

City: Spokane
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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

Originally aimed at deterring illegal dog fighting rings, this ordinance outlaws collars with metal spikes that protrude outward. Lawmakers believed that limiting these aggressive accessories would discourage the training of attack dogs and protect other pets at the park. It ended up mostly inconveniencing punk-rock dog owners in the 1990s.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: SMC 10.03.060
Spokane Municipal Code - Animal Control

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