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Originally Posted by gadaboutgal
Your dog does not have to be on a leash when he is in your yard.
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The Sumter County leash law allows a dog to be off leash when
confined in a yard or under control in the yard. When out of the yard, it must be leashed. The deed restrictions for my district are that dogs must be leashed. It does not distinguish between in the yard and out of the yard.
So, considering the two, it appears a dog must be leashed unless in a confined area such as a CYV back, or other area such as a birdcage. I think the deed restriction was written that way to reduce the chances of an animal running out of the yard and attacking another animal, chasing a car or cart, or scaring the heck out of a person walking a pet or alone.