(A) (1) When a dog is on the property of its owner or keeper and is not within a secure enclosure, it shall be under the direct control of, and obedient to, the owner or keeper. At all other times when a dog is on the property of its owner or keeper, it shall be kept within a secure enclosure, including a fenced-in area or electronic fence, house or other building, of sufficient strength and height to prevent the dog from escaping from such enclosure; provided, the owner or keeper may, for a period not to exceed one hour every 24 hours, allow the dog to be tethered or chained to a stationary object or pole as long as the dog is provided with sufficient water and nourishment.
(2) All dogs off of the property of its owner or keeper shall be controlled by means of a leash and under the direct control of, and obedient to, the owner’s or keeper’s command.
(B) Dogs utilized by law enforcement officers in the course of law enforcement activities are exempt from this section.
(Ord. passed 2-6-2007) Penalty, see § 90.999