For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DANGEROUS DOG. A dog that, while off the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer, has attempted to bite, attack or otherwise endanger any person, cat, other dog, livestock, poultry, other domestic animal or any other animal that is the property of another or while not physically restrained or confined in a locked pen, yard or other enclosures.
VICIOUS DOG. A dog that:
(1) Without provocation, bites or inflicts injury or otherwise attacks or endangers the safety of any person, cat, other dog, livestock, poultry or other domestic animal;
(2) Without provocation, approaches in a threatening or terrorizing manner, any person in apparent attitude of attack upon the streets, sidewalks or any public grounds or places; or
(3) Is owned or harbored primarily or in part for the purpose of dog fighting or any dog trained for dog fighting.
WITHOUT PROVOCATION. A dog that was not teased, tormented or abused by a person, or attacked by a cat, another dog or any other animal.
(Prior Code, § 91.20) (Ord. 8, passed 9-16-1997)