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A dog may not be restrained for more than eight hours in a twenty-four hour period.

A. The tether or chain provided must be at least ten feet in length, with swivels at both ends, and be properly attached to a pulley or trolley mounted on a cable which is also at least ten feet in length and mounted at least four feet and no more than seven feet above the ground level in a manner so as not to interfere or become entangled with objects on the property.

B. A chain or tether used to restrain the dog must, by design and placement, be unlikely to become entangled.

C. Any tethering system used shall not allow the dog or puppy to leave the property of the owner or possessor.

D. No chain or tether shall weigh more than one-eighth of the dog or puppy’s body weight.

E. Any chain or tether shall be attached to a properly fitting flat collar or harness worn by the dog or puppy. The use of chain or pinch collars is prohibited.

F. The chained or tethered dog must have constant access to necessary shelter and water.

(Ord. 2185 NCS §2 (part), 2004.)