Dogs in Vermont, United States: rules, tax and travel
Vermont: Dogs and wolf-hybrids more than six months old must be licensed each year, renewed by 1 April, with the municipal clerk; late licences cost 50 percent more. Rabies and bite rules are in the details below.
Many dog rules in Vermont are set by counties, cities or towns, so check your local animal control.
The national rules for United States apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Dogs and wolf-hybrids more than six months old must be licensed each year, renewed by 1 April, with the municipal clerk; late licences cost 50 percent more. Proof of rabies vaccination is required (20 V.S.A. 3581).[1]
Other rules
Dogs and wolf-hybrids over 3 months old must be vaccinated. First vaccine lasts 12 months, booster within 9 to 12 months, then 36 months with a USDA three-year product (20 V.S.A. 3581; Vt. Admin. Code 2-4-307). Cats are not covered.[2]
Dog bite liability: No dog bite statute. Common-law liability applies if the owner had reason to know of a probable danger.[3]
Not confirmed yet: Leash and muzzle. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/20/193/03581 (official)
- animallaw.info/topic/table-rabies-vaccination-laws (secondary source)
- justia.com/injury/premises-liability/animal-dog-bites/dog-bite-law-50-state-survey (secondary source)