No person having ownership or custody of a dog shall, withing the town:
(A) Knowingly or negligently permit a dog to run-at-large, or to destroy or deface shrubbery, lawns, flowers, gardens, or other property;
(B) Keep any dog which by barding, howling, yelping or making any other noise disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood, or which by foul and noxious odors detracts from the use, enjoyment, and value of surrounding properties;
(C) Keep any dog known to be dangerous or reckless, other than securely confined in an enclosed area on the premises of the owner with clearly visible signs posted to warn persons of the presence of such dog;
(D) Knowingly or negligently permit a dog to kill or injure livestock or other domestic animals, or to attack or injure any person who is engaged in lawful pursuits;
(E) Knowingly or negligently permit any dog to chase or harass vehicles or pedestrians on public streets and sidewalks, or obstruct the normal use of streets and sidewalks;
(F) Fail to confine any female dog or cat in heat in a closed building so that such animal cannot come into contact with other animals except for planned and supervised breeding;
(G) Walk any dog on the streets or other public places except on a leash controlled by the dog's owner or other responsible person, and when not on a leash such dog shall be confined to the property of its owner.
(Ord. 99, passed 8-20-2002)