[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

A link would do wonders to back up your claim...

And your post says nothing about your own private property...

That is link, Google it yourself, you think I made it up. I said not my words.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Don't hold your breath...

Well, have to be able to comprehend.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Sumter County (as FL has no wide spread leash laws) states the following:

"No person shall cause, permit, or allow a dog or cat to stray or in any manner to run at large in or upon any public street, sidewalk, or other public property or the property of another."

It says absolutely NOTHING about requiring leashes on your own property...

Municode Library

Yes, Google is your friend...

Bottom line: your dog MUST be on a leash if it's outside

Guess you over looked that. Again not my words Florida leash laws.

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

What are the leash laws in Florida?
Bottom line: your dog MUST be on a leash if it's outside. It is unlawful for a domestic animal to stray, run, go, or roam at-large in or upon any public street, sidewalk, school grounds, in the area of school vehicles, beaches, parks, or on the private property of others without consent of the property owner.Nov 2017.

Not my words. Google can be wealth of information.

Yes, Google is your friend. The ordinance talks about areas other than the homeowners own property. Need to read again.

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Bottom line: your dog MUST be on a leash if it's outside

Guess you over looked that. Again not my words Florida leash laws.

Help us by showing the exact wording that says that pets must be on a leash on your own property. Don’t think you can because that wording doesn’t exist.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by John Mayes

Help us by showing the exact wording that says that pets must be on a leash on your own property. Don’t think you can because that wording doesn’t exist.

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.

[Bill14564]

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.

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.

[Two Bills]

Many dogs in TV are not under control, even on a leash.
The worst offenders are the retractable lead walkers.
No way are those dogs under control.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

That is link, Google it yourself, you think I made it up. I said not my words.

I did, and unlike you, I posted a link to the law that says absolutely nothing about a requirement on PRIVATE PROPERTY...

And what you posted says NOTHING about private property, either...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Bottom line: your dog MUST be on a leash if it's outside

Guess you over looked that. Again not my words Florida leash laws.

Wrong again... This is becoming tiresome...

[dewilson58]

Some reading from the state prospective:

Understanding Florida Leash Laws - Attorneys Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples Florida

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Well, have to be able to comprehend.

Sage words... You might want to follow them...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Many dogs in TV are not under control, even on a leash.
The worst offenders are the retractable lead walkers.
No way are those dogs under control.

Irrelevant to the discussion, but I do see your point...

However, those retractable leashes DO have a button that stops the leash from extending... So the owner can let the dog roam a bit when appropriate and stop them when needed...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Some reading from the state prospective:

Understanding Florida Leash Laws - Attorneys Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples Florida

I was going to post that. Unfortunately, he contradicts what the State actually says (the State leaves it up to the counties)...

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

I was going to post that. Unfortunately, he contradicts what the State actually says (the State leaves it up to the counties)...