Noblesville, Indiana

§ 90.12 RESTRAINT OF ANIMALS/ANIMALS AT LARGE.

(D)   The chaining of dogs is discouraged, but if it is done, the following is required:

(1)   It shall be unlawful for any dog to be tethered between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; or to tether or confine a dog at a vacant structure or premises for any purpose or time when it is not monitored by a competent person who is present at the property for the duration of such tethering or confinement.

(2)   The dog must have shelter from the weather, yet free from becoming entangled with the tether. The dog must have access to the shelter for the duration it is tethered. Adequate shelter must be kept and maintained in accordance with the definition provided in § 90.02 of this chapter.

(3)   The tether must be at least twelve (12) feet in length with operational swivels on both ends. If the dog is attached to a trolley system, the running line must be at least twelve (12) feet in length and the tether length must be greater than the height of the running line.

(4)   The dog shall not be tethered by use of a choke collar nor by any rope, chain or cord directly attached to the dog’s neck. The tether must be not of a weight heavy enough to cause physical damage to the dog’s neck or body.

(5)   The tether must be attached in a manner so that it cannot wrap around vertical items such as a barrel, pole or tree. It must be able to move freely in all directions.