Grapevine resident urges council to clarify leash code to allow electronic leashes

May 6, 2025

A resident asked the council to update city code to recognize electronic or remote-controlled leashes after a citation dispute; he offered a draft ordinance and offered to demonstrate the device to staff.

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During the citizens’ comments period, resident Robert Sprock told the council he had been cited by animal control officers for walking a dog on an electronic leash and asked the council to consider amending the city code to recognize electronic remote-control leashes.

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