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North Carolina Dangerous Dog Laws
North Carolina Dangerous Dog Law (67-4.5): A provision for local government to review and revoke a
potentially dangerous dog declaration:
67-4.5: Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prevent a city or county from adopting or enforcing
its own program for control of dangerous dogs. A city or county may, by Ordinance, provide for review
and revocation of a declaration of a dog as “potentially dangerous” pursuant to this Chapter.
North Carolina Dangerous Dog Law (67-4.2): Provisions for professional training without a muzzle in a
secured setting:
An exception to the requirement for the dog to be muzzled and leashed off the owner’s property exists
for professional training in a secured setting. Professional training refers to training with a person
accredited by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers or another recognized and
approved professional body. A secured setting is physically enclosed and includes only the dog owner,
trainer and other individuals involved in the training.