(A) The owner/custodian shall keep his or her dog under restraint at all times.
(B) Invisible fencing must be clearly marked and labeled (i.e. sign on mailbox post, tree).
(C) No dog shall be permitted to be on school grounds or in a shopping area or similar public place unless on a leash at all times.
(D) No person owning or harboring or having the care or the custody of a dangerous animal may permit the animal to go unconfined on his or her premises. A dangerous animal is unconfined if the animal is not confined securely indoors or confined in a securely enclosed fence or securely enclosed and locked pen or run area upon the person’s premises. The pen or run area must be clearly marked as containing a dangerous animal and must be designed to prevent the entry of the general public, including children, and to prevent the escape or release of the animal. The animal must not be removed from such building or enclosure unless the pet is securely muzzled and under restraint.
(E) Every female dog in heat shall be kept confined in a building or secure enclosure or in a veterinary hospital or boarding kennel in such a manner so as not to create a nuisance by attracting other pets.
(F) Any person reporting a violation of this section must identify himself or herself to the Animal Control Officer and must sign a nuisance violation.
(G) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep upon his or her premises any dog that is deemed a public nuisance.
(H) If an Animal Control Officer observes a dog at large, they may pursue the animal onto private property.
(I) The owner of every dog shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta deposited by the dog on public walks and ways, recreation areas, or private property.
(J) No dog shall be kept on a property that the owner/custodian does not occupy on a permanent basis.
(County Ord. 17-01, passed 6-26-2017)