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KC5AV wrote:

Richbirdhunter wrote:The dog catcher drove by while I was working in the garage and the dogs were out front, she stopped and brought them home she told me it's against the law to have dogs off leash while in the front yard of your own property.

This doesn't sound right, is it?

Just put a leash on the dogs, and let them go about their business, as long as they stay in your yard.

Javier730 wrote:

Richbirdhunter wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:

Richbirdhunter wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:For every dog bite I can show you an owner who said their dog was under control or didn't bite.

I've had a dog since I was 5 years old. My dogs are trained and don't bite.

You've been educated by animal control that not everyone shares your opinion. Next time it just may cost you some coin.

And I'll pay it in pennies

Right2Carry wrote:

Richbirdhunter wrote:

Right2Carry wrote:For every dog bite I can show you an owner who said their dog was under control or didn't bite.

I've had a dog since I was 5 years old. My dogs are trained and don't bite.

You've been educated by animal control that not everyone shares your opinion. Next time it just may cost you some coin.

Right2Carry wrote:For every dog bite I can show you an owner who said their dog was under control or didn't bite.

Javier730 wrote:Here in San Antonio cats are allowed to roam free. Maybe you should get a cat.

Breny414 wrote:

Richbirdhunter wrote:If we could satisfy my original question, can I keep my dog in my front yard without a leash or fence?

After we I get this answered, please tell me all about the illusion that I think I have any control over my dog.

well...

Squirrel!!!

ScottDLS wrote:Rich - According the article I linked from FM Leader, they changed the ordinance in 2010 so that the answer seems to be no...you have to have a fence or leash...

suthdj wrote:

Richbirdhunter wrote:

suthdj wrote:IMHO, no leash, no fence, then you no control.

My very well trained dog was in his own yard and responses to my voice commands.

You're very well trained dog will do what it wants when it wants you have the illusion of control.

suthdj wrote:IMHO, no leash, no fence, then you no control.

ScottDLS wrote:Flower Mound by any chance, Rich?



http://starlocalmedia.com/theleader/new ... 720b3.html

...The amendment also added to its existing leash law. It now states: “It is unlawful for any owner to allow an animal to chase vehicles or molest, attack or interfere with other animals or people on public property, be at large or fail to keep an animal under restraint in a securely enclosed or confined area and in a manner that will isolate the animal from the public.”

The amendment also changed the definition of “at large” and “under restraint” to make the requirements more strict.

Dogs must now be on a leash or behind a fence while on or off property. Previously, a dog could be off leash if under effective control, such as voice command.

These changes come in light of an increasing amount of incidents reported of animals at large acting aggressive toward residents and other animals....

Lena wrote:is the front fenced? in county or city?