§ 462.407. Dangerous dog outside of proper enclosure; outside of primary enclosure.

(a)

A dangerous dog must not be outside a proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled and securely restrained by a leash or similar device of not more than four feet in length and is under the control of the owner or competent custodian 18 years of age or older. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but will prevent it from biting any human or animal. The owner may exercise the dog outside of its primary enclosure without a muzzle or leash only if the dog remains on the owner's property within the secured perimeter fence and only if the dog remains within the owner's sight and control at all times and only members of the owner's immediate household or persons 18 years of age or older are allowed within the perimeter fence while the dog is present. When being transported, such dog must be safely and securely restrained within a vehicle.

(b)

No dangerous dog shall be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to any inanimate object, such as a tree, post or building that is outside its proper enclosure.

(Ord. 2004-259-E, § 1; Ord. 2010-527-E, § 5)