6.06.025 – Tethering dogs.
(1) Any dog tethered on the property of the owner or custodian shall be restrained by means of a chain, leash, or rope that is:
(a) A minimum of eight feet long;
(b) Attached at the anchor point by means of a swivel in a manner that prevents twisting or entanglement;
(c) Attached to the dog by means of a well-fitting harness or collar that does not choke or pinch when tensioned;
(d) Not more than one-eighth the weight of the dog.
(2) No dog shall be tethered outside between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(3) A dog shall be tethered in a manner that allows continuous access to:
(a) Adequate clean, drinkable water;
(b) Shelter from extremes of weather and temperature.
(4) Dogs shall not be tethered in an area where there are obstacles or land features that present a risk of injury or strangulation.
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