![]() No dog that is sick, injured, or six months of age or under may be tethered. ![]() The dog must not be tethered in a manner that presents a hazard to themselves or the general public, as determined by the investigating law enforcement or animal control officer, considering the age, size, and health of the dog. The size and weight of the tether must not be excessive, but must be proportional considering the age, size, and health of the dog. (g) The cable, running line, or cord of the humane tethering device must be of adequate size and strength to effectively restrain the dog. (f) There must be a swivel on at least one (1) end of the tether to minimize tangling of the tether. Choke collars and pinch collars are prohibited for purposes of tethering a dog with a humane tethering device. The tether must be attached to a properly fitting collar or harness worn by the dog, with enough room between the collar and the dog’s throat through which two (2) fingers may fit. (e) The overhead running line or cable of a humane tethering device shall allow the trolley to run smoothly without catching. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person to tether a dog with a chain at a fixed-point. The humane tethering device shall not present a hazard to the dog or to the general public. The cable or running line shall be at least 12 feet in length but shall not allow the dog to access a street, sidewalk, other public right-of-way, or the property of anyone other than its owner without permission of the other property owner. ![]() The dog shall be attached to an overhead running line or cable with a trolley by means of a properly fitting collar or harness attached to a cord with a swivel on both ends to prevent entanglement. (c) A humane tethering device shall provide for unrestrained range of movement for the animal and prevent entanglement. (b) Except as provided in this ordinance, no person may tie or chain a dog, other than with a humane tethering device, as a primary means of containment or restraint. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to tether a dog in an inhumane manner and it shall be unlawful for any person to leave a dog tethered without its owner or a competent person to care for it. Dogs may not be tethered with a chain or to a fixed point and may not be tethered for more than eight consecutive hours.
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