[Polar Bear]

The Code 4-10 requirement for a dog to be on a leash does not apply to a dog on its owner's property:

"Section 4 – 10 – Dogs and Cats Running at Large – a dog owner has a duty to keep dogs from “running at large” when in or upon any public street, sidewalk, or other public property of another."

From the Official Sumter County Government Website FAQ's:

"What are the leash laws in Sumter County?
County Code 4-10 states that all dogs must be confined on owners property at all times or under direct control or on a leash when off the owners property.

Otherwise a citation will be issued for the animal running free."

And just so there is no misunderstanding of my personal opinion regarding this matter, I believe a dog should be leashed when on public property, or even on private property that the dog's owner does not own. I'm simply against the idea that a well-trained, directly supervised dog should be required to be on a leash on his owner's property. And I don't believe the above Sumter County code requires that.