Corrales, New Mexico

Section 6-14. – Restraint of dogs.

(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b) of this Section 6-14, a person may not restrain a dog with a stationary tether. As used in this section, a stationary tether is one used to restrain a dog by tying the dog to any object or structure including without limitation a house, tree, fence, post, garage or shed, by any means including without limitation a rope, cord, leash or running line.

(b) The prohibition in Subsection (a) of this Section 6-14 does not apply to temporary restraint during a lawful animal event, veterinary treatment, grooming, training or law enforcement activity provided the dog’s owner or handler remains with the dog throughout the period of temporary restraint. Nor does this prohibition apply to dogs restrained within personal vehicles, within personal residences or in areas immediately adjacent to residences when an owner or handler has the dog continuously in sight. A person may temporarily tether a dog no longer than is necessary to the person to complete a temporary task.

(c) Use of a metal chain of any size or length as a stationary or temporary tether or restraint for a dog is prohibited under all circumstances.

(d) Violation of this Section 6-14 shall be considered cruel treatment of an animal consistent with Section 6-11 of this chapter. A person violating any provision of this Section 6-14 shall, upon conviction, be penalized in accordance with Section 6-2 of this chapter.