(A) The provisions of § 55.19(A) of this chapter shall not apply to hunting dogs while actually engaged in hunting or training exercises while on the property of the owner or property of a consenting landowner. The hunting dogs are permitted to be under voice control or electronic tracking control rather than under the restraint required in § 55.19(A) of this chapter.
(B) The provisions of § 55.21 of this chapter shall not apply to a working dog or trained guard dog actively engaged in protection or working of livestock while on the property of the owner or property of a consenting landowner. The dog is allowed to cross an intersecting public right-of-way while actively engaged in protection or working of livestock. The working or trained guard dog is permitted to be under voice control or electronic tracking control rather than under the restraint required in § 55.21 of this chapter.
(C) If any dog strays on public property or private property without permission of the landowner, the exception contained in this section shall not apply, and the owner of the dog shall be in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1009, passed 2-2-09; Am. Ord. 2412, passed 10-15-12; Am. Ord. 3519, passed 9-3-19)