(A) No animal shall be hitched, tied, or fastened by any rope, chain, or cord that is directly attached to the animal's neck. Animals that must be tied, hitched, or fastened to restrain them must wear a properly fitted collar or harness made of leather or nylon, not of the choker type. This is not to prohibit the proper use of choker collars in the training of animals. The tying device shall be attached to the animal's collar or harness and shall be at least ten feet in length and must have a swivel device on the anchor and collar end to prevent tangling.
(B) No person shall chain their dog using an agitation collar; a collar exceeding 1-1/2 inches wide for any dog under 60 pounds. Dogs over 60 pounds shall not be tethered using a collar exceeding two inches in width.
(C) An animal that is tethered must have access to adequate shelter at all times.
(D) A person shall not chain or tether a dog with a chain or tether that weighs more than 1/8 of the dog's body weight.
(E) A person shall not tether an animal in a manner that permits the animal to leave the person's property.
(Ord. 14-2004, passed 12-13-04) Penalty, see § 91.999