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Tethering/Chaining

Lee County, Georgia

Sec. 14-171. – Prohibited.

(g) Except for a person running or walking a dog on a dog leash designed for such purpose, no person shall tether, fasten, chain, tie, or otherwise restrain a dog outside of a residence, building, or structure unless such restraint is required for the person to complete a temporary task that requires the dog to be restrained for a time not to exceed one hour. Further, no person shall attach a dog to a running line, pulley, or trolley system outside of a residence, building, or structure at any time. This section shall not be applicable to persons keeping dogs within a dog pen or similar enclosed structure designed for such purpose.

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