§ 10-409 Prohibited tethering of dogs.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code § 10-409 (2026)
§ 10-409 Prohibited tethering of dogs.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
No person may tether a dog under unsafe conditions, including harsh or extreme weather conditions, that endanger its health, safety, or welfare.
(b)Specific prohibitions.
No person may tether a dog:
(1)
by any means other than a fitted color or harness;
(2)
with a choke collar, training collar, collar with metal spikes, or chain; or
(3)
with a tether that:
(i)
does not have swivels at both ends to prevent kinking and knotting;
(ii)
weighs more than 1/8 of the dog’s body weight;
(iii)
is not properly positioned to prevent the tether from becoming entangled in or around objects;
(iv)
unreasonably limits a dog’s movement;
(v)
restricts the dog’s access to suitable and sufficient food, clean water, and appropriate shelter;
(vi)
is not properly positioned to prevent the dog from reaching or climbing a fence to avoid strangulation;
(vii)
that does not permit the dog to defecate or urinate in an area separate from the area where it must eat, drink, or lie down;
(viii)
confines the dog in unsafe or unsanitary conditions; or
(ix)
causes injury, stress, or demonstrable socialization problems.
History: Ord. 11-573