§ 92.07 RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR DOGS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
   (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