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Originally Posted by dewilson58
Chapter 4 - ANIMAL CONTROL[1]
Direct control shall mean immediate and continuous physical control of an animal at all times such as by means of a fence, leash, cord, or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the animal; or in the case of specifically trained working, agricultural or hunting animals which immediately respond to such commands, while working; direct control shall also include aural or oral control, if the controlling person is at all times clearly and fully within the unobstructed sight and hearing of the animal.
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Yes, that is the definition of direct control. So according to the ordinance, when must a dog be under direct control?
I can find the term used only twice in the Chapter, once in the definition of "at large" and once under the section concerning exotic animals. A normal/regular/standard/everyday dog is not an exotic animal so that section doesn't apply. By definition: At large means off the premises of the owner and not under the direct control, custody, charge, or possession of the owner, keeper, or harborer. an animal is "at large" if it is both not under direct control and off the premises of the owner but since this discussion is about animals which are on the premises of the owner, that section does not apply either.
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Last edited by Bill14564; 01-01-2022 at 07:27 AM.
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