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Orange County Animal Services Legislative Agenda Items : North Carolina Dangerous Dog Laws North Carolina Dangerous Dog Law ( 67-4 . 5 ) : A provision to revoke a potentially dangerous dog declaration when there is substantial justification for doing so , in order that a dog does not needlessly live out its entire life with restrictions such being muzzled . Beginning one year after a dog is declared to be potentially dangerous, an owner may request annually that the local authority responsible for making it review the declaration . The request shall be made in writing and shall be accompanied by an overall assessment of the animal completed by a competent person accredited by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers or another recognized and approved professional body . The assessment shall have an emphasis on the behavior underlying the declaration and the owner or keeper' s ability to manage the animal . The local authority shall consider revocation of the declaration only if no violations of this Chapter or, if applicable, local animal control ordinance, have occurred within the twelve ( 12 ) months preceding the date of application for review . The local authority shall further consider the following matters when reviewing the declaration : 1 . The outcomes of the assessment mentioned above . 2 . The nature of the original bite or attack and the reasons for the original declaration . 3 . The manner in which the animal has been cared for and managed since the declaration was made . 4 . Evidence of whether the animal' s behavior has changed since the declaration due to the animal' s age, environment, training, or other factors . The local authority may revoke the declaration after considering the application, the assessment, and the considerations identified above . It shall issue written findings to the owner or keeper stating the reason ( s ) for his or her decision and , if the revocation has been denied , the date upon which the owner or keeper may request another review of the declaration . 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 directly involved in the training .