§ 7-21. Dogs running at large.

(a)

Confinement by owner. It shall be the duty of the owner or keeper of a dog to have such dog confined within his or her yard or enclosure, or secured by a humane method therein.

(b)

At large generally. No dog shall be permitted to run or be upon any street, alleyway, highway, common or public square unless under the immediate control of a competent person and restrained by a substantial chain or leash not exceeding six (6) feet in length.

(c)

Multiple occupancy building or yard. It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any dog to allow such dog to be at large in any multiple occupancy building or yard thereof occupied by two (2) or more families.

(d)

Public recreation areas and school grounds. Owners shall not permit their dogs on any school ground, or in any public recreation area, unless the dog is controlled by a leash or similar device to prevent the dog from biting any person or animal.

(e)

Sections 7-21(a) through (d) shall not apply to any dog which is owned, or the service of which is used, by any law enforcement agency for the purpose of aiding in the detection of criminal activity, enforcement of laws, apprehension of offenders, or the location of missing individuals whether such dog is in service at the time or in any form of training connected with such service.

(f)

Sections 7-21(a) through (d) shall not apply to any dog engaged in the activity of hunting in those areas of Jefferson Parish where hunting is legally allowed.

(g)

Sections 7-21 (a) through (d) shall not apply to any dog engaged in a parish-approved demonstration or competition held under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club or a similar dog organization, or to a dog on the grounds of a public recreation area designated as a "dog park."

(Code 1961, § 4-17(b), (c), (f), (g); Ord. No. 21420, § 2, 10-24-01; Ord. No. 24443, §§ 1, 2, 3-27-13)