Any device used to tether a dog must be at least ten feet long and attached in a manner that prevents strangulation or other injury to the dog, or entangled with objects, that would not allow the dog to roam freely. A cable trolley system may be used to tether a dog as long as the stationary cable is at least ten feet long and the dog can move perpendicularly at least ten feet away from the stationary line. The line should be attached to the dog with a buckle-type collar or a body harness. The device used to tether can weigh no more than 10% of the animal’s weight and must allow the dog access to food and water at all times.
(Prior Code, § 4-121) Penalty, see § 90.99