The owner of a dangerous dog shall keep the dog within a secure enclosure, as defined in § 90.105, on his or her property, or on the property of another with written permission. When the dog is not in a secure enclosure but on the owners property, it shall be securely under restraint by a competent person who by means of a leash, chain, or rope has the dog firmly under control at all times. When the dog is off of the property of the owner, it shall be securely muzzled and under restraint by a competent person who by means of a leash, chain, or rope has the dog firmly under control at all times. The owner shall notify animal protective services immediately of an escape by the dog. All dangerous dogs must be micro chipped for identification by a licensed veterinarian within ten business days at the owner’s expense and animal protective services provided with the identification number. All owners of dangerous dogs must purchase a sign from animal protective services that states “DANGEROUS DOG” and post same on the enclosure where said dog is confined.
(Ord. 2015-03, passed 7-7-2015)