Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

§ 97-37 Chaining or tethering of dogs.

Dogs must be able to move freely when chained or tethered and should be confined for a period no greater than nine hours within a twenty-four-hour period. The size of the tether or chain must be a minimum of 15 linear feet, constructed of lightweight cable and shall remain tangle free. Dogs must be equipped with a properly fitted harness or buckle-type collars. A doghouse shall be accessible to dogs that are chained or tethered.