West Carrollton, Ohio

§ 90.021 TETHERING AND TROLLEYING OF DOGS.

(A)   Dogs age six (6) months or older may be restrained by means of a trolley system or fixed point tethering system if the following conditions are met:

(1)   Only one fixed point tethering or trolley system shall be permitted per each addressed property and only one dog may be tethered to said system at any one time.

(2)   Tethers must have swivels on both ends and be of adequate size and strength to effectively restrain the dog.

(3)   The tether must be attached to a properly fitted collar or harness worn by the dog. There shall be enough room between the collar and dog’s throat for two average adult fingers to fit or approximately one and one-half (1½) to two (2) inches.

(4)   Collars and harnesses shall be made of leather or nylon and be a minimum of one (1) inch wide.

(5)   Choke, prong, and pinch collars used in conjunction with tethering are strictly prohibited.

(6)   The dog shall be tethered at a sufficient distance from any object to (a) prevent tangling of the tether, (b) to prevent extending the tether over an object or edge that could result in strangulation, and (c) to prevent the dog access to any fence.

(7)   Tethered or trolleyed dogs shall have unrestricted access to sufficient shelter.

(8)   No dog shall be tethered (a) between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., (b) outside in periods of extreme weather i.e. extreme heat or cold, thunderstorms, lightning, or tornadoes, (c) outside if classified as a nuisance or dangerous dog by the court.

(9)   No dog shall be tethered to a stationary point for more than two (2) consecutive hours in a twelve (12) hour period.

(10)   No dog shall be tethered for more than twelve (12) consecutive hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period.

(B)   Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit owners or others from walking dogs while in-leash.

(C)   Penalty.

(1)   Whoever violates any provision of this section as a first time offense is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

(2)   Whoever violates any provision of this section in a second or subsequent offense shall be guilty of a fourth degree misdemeanor.