Sellersburg, Indiana

§ 93.02 RESTRAINT REQUIRED.

(B)   Restraint by leash, chain, or collar; specifications.

(1)   It is prohibited to exclusively restrain a dog or puppy by a fixed-point chain, tether, or trolley for a period of time exceeding two hours in an eight-hour period unless accompanied by a competent person. A “competent person” is defined as a person, who, by reason of age and physical ability and training, is capable of maintaining control of an animal to the extent required by this ordinance.

(2)   A dog may be temporarily restrained by a chain or tether provided that it is at least 12 feet in length and is kept untangled as to allow the animal full access of the length of the chain or tether.

(3)   Any tethering system employed shall not allow the dog or puppy to leave the owner’s property or jump/lean over a neighbors’ fence or property line.

(4)   No chain or tether shall weigh more than 1/8 of the dog or puppy’s body weight.

(5)   Any chain or tether must be attached to a property fitting collar or harness worn by the animal.

(6)   All collars used for the purpose of chaining or tethering an animal must be made of nylon, leather, or other durable and non-metallic material. Using a chain, choke, or pinch collar as a primary collar is prohibited.

(7)   All collars shall fit an animal so as to avoid causing injury to the animal or becoming imbedded in the animal’s neck.