No animals shall be hitched, tied, or fastened by any rope, chain or cord that is directly attached to the animal's neck. Animals that must be tied, hitched or fastened to restrain them must wear a properly fitted collar or harness, not of the choker type, provided that the proper use of choker collars in the training of animals shall not be prohibited. The tying device shall be attached to the animal's collar or harness and shall be at least ten feet in length.
(A) Tethering shall not exceed 30 minutes in length at any one time and shall not be the sole means by which the dog is contained.
(B) When adequate room is available the dog is to be tethered in the back yard.
(C) A dog tethered must be no closer than six feet to a public sidewalk.
(Ord. 2297, passed 1-20-2009)