(A) It shall be unlawful for any owner of any dog to allow the dog to run at large, within the incorporated areas within the town. Any and all such dogs found running at large, whether wearing a collar and tag or not, may be immediately impounded by an officer. An officer may pursue the animal onto private property to effect capture of the animal. An officer may exercise discretion as to whether or not a dog shall be impounded.
(B) It shall be the duty of every owner of any dog to ensure that the dog is kept under restraint and that reasonable care and precautions are taken to prevent the dog from leaving the real property limits of its owner and ensure that it is on a leash and under the control of a competent person.
(C) It shall be the duty of every owner of any animal to exercise reasonable care and take all necessary steps and precautions to protect other people, property, and animals from injuries or damage which might result from the animal's behavior. If the owner of any animal is a minor, the parent or guardian of the minor shall be jointly responsible for the minor's violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 2011-23, passed 12-13-2011; Ord. 2017-14, passed 7-11-2017)