Battle Ground, Washington

6.10.270 Cruelty to animals.

D.    Tether, confine, or restrain any animal in such a way as to permit said animal to become frequently entangled in such tether, or render said animal incapable of consuming food or water provided for it; while at the same time failing to allow adequate space for freedom of movement necessary when tethered for extended periods of time; said tether to be not shorter than five times the length of the animal, measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail; or a minimum of ten feet and of sufficient weight not to put undue drag on the animal; tethering shall not be for more than ten hours within a twenty-four-hour period and should not be used during inclement weather such as snow or freezing rain.

Further, the tether should not be used as a restraint for more than one dog at the same time, nor shall it restrict the dog’s access to adequate shelter and shade, nor render the dog incapable of consuming fresh food and water provided for it and should not give the dog any access to any public right-of-way.

Any tether or fastener, chains, tie or other restraint permissible under this section must be attached to a properly fitted body harness, with enough room between the collar and the dog’s throat through which two fingers may fit. Choke, pinch or prong-type collars may not be used for tethering, fastening, chaining, tying or otherwise restraining a dog.