(A) It shall be unlawful for any dog to run at large within the city.
(B) While on an owner or harborer’s property: Any dog that is not under the direct, unimpeded control and within a line of unobstructed sight and direct supervision of its owner or harborer (or the owner’s or harborer’s designee), shall at all times be, while not under such control and supervision, confined behind a fence or within an enclosed area or otherwise be securely restrained upon a tether of suitable strength and weight to prevent the dog’s escape. If a tether is used, it must be attached to an immobile object that prevents the dog from escaping the tether and boundaries of the property upon which it is located. An underground electric fence designed to and capable of restraining a dog shall be considered a fence pursuant to this section.
(C) No dog shall be permitted off of an owner or harborer’s property within the city unless a responsible adult has the dog under control and supervision; and, the dog is restrained from escape from said adult by a tether or enclosure of appropriate material and weight to prevent the dog’s escape; and, if not in an enclosure, the tether is attached to the dog by way of a properly fitting collar or harness.
(D) A police or certified rescue dog which is under the command and control of its handler, which handler is acting under color of official authority and performing rescue or police-related duties, shall not be deemed to be in violation of this section whether or not the dog is unleashed or untethered.
(E) Any dog found to be unconfined or unrestrained or otherwise not in compliance with this section, whether on public or private property shall, by the fact of non-compliance, be presumed to be running at large and may be impounded by a peace officer or by Henry County Animal Control.
(Ord. 2013-012, passed 8-12-13) Penalty, see § 90.99