No person shall permit a dog to stray from private property owned or legally possessed by the dog owner or custodian unless the dog is restrained by a leash or lead not exceeding eight feet in length, except in the following situations:
(A) When the dog is assisting a Peace Officer who is engaged in law enforcement duties or when the dog is participating in a search and rescue effort at the specific request of a law enforcement authority;
(B) When the dog is enrolled in and actually participating in a dog training or obedience course, exhibition, or competition conducted by an organization on private or public property with the permission of the owner or operator of the grounds of facilities. Organizations sponsoring such activities shall notify Animal Services no later than three business days prior to the event;
(C) When the dog is assisting the owner or person in charge of livestock in the herding or control of such livestock; or
(D) When the dog is accompanying and under the direction of a person engaged in hunting on property where such activities are allowed, or on private property with written permission of the owner.
(Ord. 17-13, passed 12-19-2017)