Dog Control
Department Overview
- All dogs are required to be licensed after the age of four months.
- All dogs are required to be leashed when they are off their property.
- K-9 waste law - all handlers are required to pick up after their animal.
The Dog Control line is sometimes answered by an answering machine. Please feel free to leave a complete message that will be heard within 24 hours. Of course, leaving your name and number is always helpful.
If there is a nuisance dog situation occurring right now and you reach the machine, please hang up and call 723-5321 for immediate assistance.
If the dog situation or concern is not located in the City of Binghamton, contact the Dog Control Officer for your town or city or contact your town clerk, or police or sheriff.