Roswell, Georgia

Section 8.1.10.1 – Tethering of Dogs.

(a) Definitions.

(1) Tethered means a dog attached to either a single point or a trolley system by a cable or similar device. This shall not include using a leash for walking purposes. Use of any chain for tethering is prohibited.

(2) Trolley system means a method to confine a dog by tethering the dog to a cable. The trolley system must be attached to two (2) fixed points and be free of hazards. The trolley system must be of appropriate configuration to confine the dog to the owner’s property.

(3) Single point or fixed tether means a method of restraint using a cable or similar device attached to a dog and connected to a single object fixed into the ground, whether natural or manmade.

(4) Unattended means a dog which is not in direct sight of an owner, possessor or custodian who is outside with the dog.

(5) Choke chain collar is a collar made of metal links and designed to control a dog by tightening around the dog’s neck.

(6) Pinch or prong collar is made of a series of fang-shaped metal links with blunted points that, when activated, pinch or impale the loose skin of a dog’s neck.

(b) Tethering an unattended dog, whether by means of a single point or fixed tether, or by means of a trolley system, is prohibited.

(c) Tethering of a dog attended by an owner, possessor or custodian (dog is in direct sight), is permitted, provided that the dog is attended at all times, and further, that any tether used must be attached to a harness or buckle-type collar. No tether shall be wrapped directly around the dog’s neck. Collars must allow enough room between the collar and the dog’s throat or neck for two (2) fingers to fit. Choke, pinch or prong collars are prohibited for the purpose of tethering. Any tether used shall not be weighted such as to inhibit the dog’s movement. It shall be prima facie evidence that a tether is too heavy and therefore not permissible, if the weight of such tether exceeds ten (10) percent of the dog’s body weight.