§ 6-76. Mandatory restrictions on level one dangerous dogs.

(a)

Once the dog is designated as a level one dangerous dog by the general sessions court, the following restrictions shall be mandatory upon the owner of such dog:

(1)

The dog must be confined indoors or confined on the owner's property by a fence (other than an "electronic fence") capable of confining the dog or by a proper enclosure;

(2)

A level one dangerous dog shall not be permitted to leave the premises of the owner unless it is properly restrained by a fixed leash or lead under the control of a person physically capable of restraining the dog and the dog must be obedient to that person's commands;

(3)

The owner must allow inspection of the dog and its enclosure by the animal control division and must produce, upon demand, proof of compliance with such restrictions;

(4)

In the event that the owner of the dog is a tenant on real property where the dog is being kept, the owner must obtain written permission from the landlord or property owner, to be filed with the animal control division, to keep the dog on certain specified premises;

(5)

The owner and dog must attend and complete a course on commonly accepted dog obedience methods approved by the animal control division;

(6)

The owner and dog must attend and successfully complete an American Kennel Club canine good citizenship course and test within a time specified by the general sessions court;

(7)

Neutering or spaying of the dog;

(8)

Implantation of an identification microchip in such dog; the serial number of the identification microchip must be supplied to the animal control division; and

(9)

The owner of a level one dangerous dog shall not permit such a dog to be chained, tethered or otherwise tied to any inanimate object such as a tree, post or building, inside or outside of its fence or proper enclosure.

(b)

The general sessions court may impose such additional restrictions that it deems necessary.

(c)

The cost of all such restrictions must be paid by the owner.

(Ord. No. O-07-12-102, § 2, 1-28-08)