Tethering/Chaining
Dearborn County, Indiana
§90.03 DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF ANIMAL OWNER.
(A) Every owner of every animal kept in Dearborn County shall see that such animal:
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(3) Shall not be tethered by use of a pinch, pronged, or choke collar nor by any rope, chain or cord directly attached to the animal’s neck, nor by any collar too small for the size and age of the animal, nor by a leash of such unreasonable weight as to prevent the animal from moving about freely;
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(6) It shall be unlawful for any dog to be tethered or confined to a structure or premises for any purposes or time when it is not monitored by a competent adult and who is not residing at the property for the duration of such tethering or confinement; and
(7) Is maintained in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and all regulations respecting animal care and control as are adopted by Dearborn County and in effect from time to time.