For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AT LARGE. Off of the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner or someone acting in the owner's behalf, either by leash, cord, chain, or otherwise.
DOG. Any member of the canine family, six months of age or over, male or female.
OWNER. Every person having a right of property in a dog and every person who keeps or harbors a dog, or has a dog in his care or permits a dog to remain on or about premises owned or occupied by him.
(Ord. 840.4, passed 5-13-85)