(A) An owner may not leave a dog outside and unattended by use of a restraint that unreasonably limits the dog's movement. A restraint unreasonably limits a dog's movement if the restraint:
(1) Uses a collar that is pinch-type, prong-type, or choke-type or that is not properly fitted to the dog;
(2) Is a length shorter than the greater of five times the length of the dog from nose tip to base of tail, or ten feet;
(3) Is in an unsafe condition; or
(4) Causes injury to the dog.
(B) Exceptions to division (A) of this section are:
(1) A dog restrained to a running line, pulley or trolley system and that is not so restrained by means of a pinch-type, prong-type, choke-type or improperly fitted collar;
(2) A dog restrained in compliance with the requirements of a camping or recreational area as defined by a federal, state or local authority or jurisdiction;
(3) A dog restrained for a reasonable period, not to exceed three hours in a 24-hour period, and no longer than is necessary for the owner to complete a temporary task that requires the dog to be restrained;
(4) During a lawful animal event, veterinary treatment, grooming, training or law enforcement activity; or
(5) That is required to protect the safety or welfare of a person or the dog, if the dog's owner or handler remains with the dog throughout the period of restraint.
(C) A person restraining a dog with a chain or tether shall attach the chain or tether to a properly fitting collar or harness worn by the dog. A person may not wrap a chain or tether directly around a dog's neck. A person may not restrain a dog with a chain or tether that weighs more than 1/18 of the dog's body weight. A chain or tether used to restrain a dog must, by design and placement, be unlikely to become entangled.
(D) A person may not restrain a dog in a manner that does not allow the dog to have access to necessary shelter and water.
(E) A person may not restrain a dog in a manner that allows the dog to move outside the person's property.
(Ord. 1221, passed 1-3-2002; Ord. 1326, passed 10-4-2007; Ord. 10-1001, passed 2-18-2010; Ord. 10-1013, passed 7-15-2010) Penalty, see § 92.99