(A) It shall be unlawful to own, rent, borrow, use, keep, harbor, care for, act as custodian of, have a right of property in, or maintain in possession of, any dog which has been trained, or used, as a professional guard dog, sentry dog, watch dog or what is referred to as a junk yard dog, within the municipality. These dogs shall be considered dangerous animals as defined in § 90.002. It shall be no defense to a violation of this section that the violator has attempted to domesticate the dog, or that the dog is no longer being used in that capacity.
(B) It shall be unlawful to place, release, allow in, allow to remain within, any business establishment, shopping mall, car lot, salvage yard or any other place, a trained, professional guard dog, sentry dog, watch dog, or what is referred to as a junk yard dog, or any other vicious or dangerous animal, to prevent entry upon or theft from within the business establishments or private properties. The owner or custodian of any animal so placed, or released shall be responsible for any personal injury or property damage caused by that animal.
(1986 Code, § 6.16.090) (Ord. 1514, passed - -1999) Penalty, see § 90.999