Your dog needs to be so well trained a cat can walk by and he won't turn his head. Destin's animal control ordinance is almost an exact copy of the county's, according to David Bazylak, the city's code enforcement supervisor, and under the law dog owners are severly restricted to where they can let their animals romp. The most important information needed from callers is the owner of the dog. Thompson said her agency's response depends on how many times its been called about a problem dog. The second call gets a written warning which may or may not provide for a fine.
Additional calls warrant citations, mandatory court appearances and ever increasing fines.
Other fines can be imposed if appropriate, according to Thompson. For example a loose dog without a license or rabies tag will get hit with additional fees. Concern about the animal explains another regulation. Okaloosa County's animal control ordinance prohibits dogs or cats from being tied or chained to trees, fences or other stationary objects to keep them confined to property. They were hanging from the furniture.