Dog Licensing

Dogs 5 months and older are required to be licensed in the City of Platteville.  
 

*As of APRIL 12, 2019, Dog Licenses are available at the Finance Department in City Hall, 75 N. Bonson Street, for the convenience of residents.  The Police Department will no longer be issuing Dog Licenses.*
 

Dog licenses are valid from January 1 - December 1 in the current calendar year.  Dogs are to be licensed no later than April 1.  Neutered/Spayed dogs are $6 and Non-Neutered/Non-Spayed dogs are $12 a year.

To register your dog you will need to bring with you:
Proof of rabies vaccination (Manufacturer Name, Serial #, Lot #, Expiration Date)
Payment is accepted in the form of a check, cash, money order, or credit/debit card.

Please note that the City of Platteville Municipal Code Chapter 6.09 states: “Persons keeping, harboring, or maintaining more than four dogs over the age of 5 months in one location shall, in addition to the individual license for each dog required by this chapter or state statutes, obtain an annual kennel license.  No more than 8 dogs over the age of 5 months shall be kept on any one premise.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dogs allowed in City Park

No, dogs are not allowed in City Park or Harrison Park.  There is a Dog Park located at the corner of Valley Road and East Mineral Street along the Rountree Branch Trail.  Learn more about the Platteville Dog Park by visiting www.plattevillearboretum.org/dog-park.

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Do I need to keep my dog on a leash?

Animals are deemed “running at large” when found anywhere in the City not held in leash. The only exceptions are when the animal is on the premises of the owner (or person having custody of the animal) and in the Platteville Dog Park.

For more information, please visit Chapter 6 of the City of Platteville Municipal Code.

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Do I need to register my dog?

Yes.  Please reference the Dog Licensing page for details.  *Please note that the Finance Dept at city hall now issues the dog licenses and the Police Dept no longer issues the licenses.

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What are the dog waste policies in Platteville?

As a rule of conduct, dog owners should consider themselves responsible for their dog’s waste.

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