§ 3-4-2. RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

(A)

Except as provided in Subsection (B), a person may not restrain a dog with a chain or tether unless the person is holding the chain or tether.

(B)

The prohibition of Subsection (A) does not apply to a temporary restraint:

(1)

during a lawful animal event, veterinary treatment, grooming, training, or law enforcement activity; or

(2)

that is required to protect the safety or welfare of a person or the dog, if the dog's owner or handler remains with the dog throughout the period of restraint.

(C)

A person restraining a dog with a chain or tether shall attach the chain or tether to a properly fitting collar or harness worn by the dog. A person may not wrap a chain or tether directly around a dog's neck. A person may not restrain a dog with a chain or tether that weighs more than 1/18 of the dog's body weight. A chain or tether used to restrain a dog must, by design and placement, be unlikely to become entangled.

(D)

A person may not restrain a dog in a manner that does not allow the dog to have access to necessary shelter and water.

(E)

A person may not restrain a dog in a manner that allows the dog to move outside the person's property.

(F)

A person may not keep six or more dogs, other than puppies less than six months old, unless the dogs are kept in an enclosure that meets the requirements prescribed by Section 3-2-13 ( Enclosure for Dogs ).

Source: 1992 Code Sections 3-1-2 and 3-3-8; Ord. 031009-9; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20070607-011.