Any tethering device shall be designed and placed to prevent choking or strangulation and must be attached to the animal by means of a properly fitting nylon or leather collar. Use of choke chains, pinch-style, rope and/or wire is not acceptable.
(A) A tether shall be equipped with a swivel on both ends.
(B) Such tether device shall not restrain the dog from adequate food, water, shelter and exercise.
(C) The weight of the tether shall not exceed 10% of the total body weight of the dog but shall be of sufficient strength to prevent breakage.
(D) The tether device must allow for the animal to lie down comfortably, to move freely without becoming entangled and have access to adequate food, water and shelter.
(E) Collar should be compatible with the size of the dog.
(F) Tether shall be attached to a buckle type collar or harness and under no circumstances shall the tether itself be placed directly around a dog's neck.
(G) All dogs that are tethered must be at least four months old.
(Ord. passed 7-9-2018)