705.06 DANGEROUS DOGS.

   No owner, keeper or harborer of a dangerous dog shall fail to post a sign conspicuously on the property visible to any person approaching the property from the street that states that a dangerous dog is present on the premises, or shall fail to do either of the following, except when the dog is lawfully engaged in hunting or training for the purpose of hunting, accompanied by a licensed hunter:

   (a)   While the dog is on the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer, securely confine or restrain it on a chain-link leash having a minimum tensile strength of three hundred (300) pounds that extends no closer than ten feet from the nearest property boundary.

   (b)   While the dog is off the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer, keep it on a chain-link leash with a minimum tensile strength of three hundred (300) pounds that is not more than six feet in length and additionally do at least one of the following:

      (1)   Keep the dog in a locked pen that has a top, locked fenced yard, or other locked enclosure that has a top; or

      (2)   Have the leash or tether controlled by a person who is of suitable age and discretion or securely attach, tie, or affix the leash or tether to the ground or a stationary object or fixture so that the dog is adequately restrained and station such a person in close enough proximity to that dog so as to prevent it from causing injury to any person; or

      (3)   Muzzle the dog.

         (Ord. 08-102. Enacted 11-24-08.)