Except when a dangerous or vicious dog is lawfully engaged in hunting or training for the purpose of hunting and is accompanied by the owner, keeper, harborer or handler of the dog, no owner, keeper or harborer of a dangerous or vicious dog shall fail to do either of the following:
(A) While that dog is on the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer, securely confine it at all times in a locked pen that has a top, locked fenced yard or other locked enclosure that has a top, except that a dangerous dog may, in the alternative, be tied with a leash or tether so that the dog is adequately restrained; or
(B) While that dog is off the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer, keep that dog on a chain-link leash or tether that is not more than six feet in length and additionally do at least one of the following:
(1) Keep that dog in a locked pen that has a top, locked fenced yard or other locked enclosure that has a top;
(2) Have the leash or tether controlled by a person who is of suitable age and discretion or securely attach, tie or affix the leash or tether to the ground or a stationary object or fixture so that the dog is adequately restrained and station such a person in close enough proximity to that dog so as to prevent it from causing injury to any person; or
(3) Muzzle that dog.
(Ord. 2323, passed 2-1-2007) Penalty, see § 90.99