(a) It shall be the duty of the owner, custodian or keeper of any dog, and the duty of the parent or guardian of any minor owner of any dog, to keep the dog securely tied or penned in a yard or enclosure in such a manner that the dog cannot break loose and run at large over the streets, alleys or public grounds in the City or upon the property of another other than the owner, custodian or keeper of such dog.
(b) It shall be the duty of the owner, custodian or keeper of any dog or cat while traveling on the streets, alleys or public grounds in the City to have the dog on a leash not greater than six feet in length (except for retractable leashes) at all times and to prevent the dog from entering upon the property of any person in the City without the property owner’s consent.
(Ord. 4968. Passed 8-10-05.)