Sentences with phrase «public leash laws»

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And of course he handled the countless picayune issues that cross the desk of your average local elected official, like complaints about idling buses and public urination at Dallas BBQ, overly stringent leash - law enforcement and illegal commercial traffic on West End Avenue.

Voters approved a change in the town's leash law, allowing dogs to be off their leash in certain public areas.

ASPCA Position The ASPCA supports reasonable «leash» laws and laws that regulate dogs who have caused unjustifiable injury or who present substantial danger to the public.

In just about every public place in any community, leash laws are in effect and will be enforced.

Leash laws and laws to restrict the roaming of dogs are vital for the safety of the dog as well as the general public.

Under the law, four breeds (pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers and American pit bull terriers) had to be kept muzzled or leashed in public and sterilized within two months of the bill's passage.

In 2003, a study conducted by the county on the ban's effectiveness noted that «public safety is not improved as a result of [the ban],» and that «there is no transgression committed by owner or animal that is not covered by another, non-breed specific portion of the Animal Control Code (i.e., vicious animal, nuisance animal, leash laws).»

Under the Ontario law, pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers and American pit bull terriers — and any dog who had that pit bull «look» — had to be kept muzzled or leashed in public and get sterilized within two months of the bill's passage.

Leash laws are enacted for a reason — public safety.

All of that is covered by other laws... disturbing the peace, various public nuisance ordinances, leash laws and the like.

Owners must ensure their dogs do not infringe on the rights of others, and this includes properly disposing of your dog's waste in all public areas, adhering to local leash laws and training your dog to sit, come when called and to cease barking so to not disturb others.

For example, many animal control laws; including those requiring licensing, identification, sterilization, rabies inoculation, leashing in public places and adequate outdoor shelter; entail monetary penalties and sometimes seizure of the animal with payment of fines as a prerequisite for return to owner.

«All Dogs Must Be Kept On Leash» Most towns in the U.S. have «leash laws», restricting the places and times that dogs and other pets can be off - leash in public areas such as parks and sidewLeash» Most towns in the U.S. have «leash laws», restricting the places and times that dogs and other pets can be off - leash in public areas such as parks and sidewleash laws», restricting the places and times that dogs and other pets can be off - leash in public areas such as parks and sidewleash in public areas such as parks and sidewalks.

Some restrictions that various versions of BSL impose are: - muzzling and leashing in public - muzzling and leashing in cars - extra-short leash lengths - automatic dangerous or vicious dog designation, without any bite history - banning from city parks and beaches where other breeds are allowed - banning from leash - free parks where other breeds are allowed - banning completely from jurisdiction (although sometimes existing dogs are allowed to stay)- special (i.e., more expensive) licensing and jurisdiction - wide registry - special tags identifying the dog as a restricted dog - mandatory microchipping and photograph - mandatory insurance (often one million dollars) for each individual dog on the premises - mandatory signage indicating the presence of the dog on the owner's property - mandatory secure enclosures (in some cases, mandatory chaining)- mandatory spay / neuter (to eventually eliminate the breed entirely)- higher fines and / or jail time if a restricted breed bites or menaces - fines and / or jail time for any infraction of any provision regarding restricted breeds - age limit for walking the dog in public - persons with criminal records not allowed to own a restricted breed - ability of law enforcement to stop owners on the street just to check the dog's status - ability of law enforcement to seize dogs without proof of wrongdoing - ability of law enforcement to enter an owner's home, with or without a warrant, to investigate and / or seize a dog

Some of the proposed rules, such as keeping pets on leashes while outdoors and allowing county judges to decide the fate of animals deemed dangerous to the public, will bring the county into compliance with state law.

Also, not only is it the law in Orange County that all dogs must be on a leash in public areas but it will also give you maximum control over your pet if approached by a coyote or other wildlife animal.

Obey leash laws and keep your pet secure in public places at all times.

Failure of the dog owner to keep his or her dog on a leash in public is considered negligence under the law.