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In Gulf County, there are county ordinances that regulate the licensing, classification, confinement and disposal of dogs and cats. Pursuant to the Gulf County Code of Ordinances, dog owners have a duty to prevent domestic animals (dogs and cats) from running at large. Under the definition section of the Code of Gulf County Ordinances, the following definitions apply:

"At Large" is defined as an animal when off the property and not under restraint.

"Confined" is defined as within a building, pen fenced yard, vehicle, on a leash or on a chain.

"Restraint" is defined as confined within the real property limits of its owner or secured by a leash or lead.

It is important for dog owner in Gulf County to keep control of his or her dog. Confining a dog to a particular area and / or utilizing a leash at all times off the property will help prevent incidents in which a dog, for cause or not cause at all, bites an adult or a child. Dog bite injuries continue to occur across the State of Florida and involve serious injuries that involve costly medical bills, pain and suffering, and permanent scarring and disfigurement. You can read more these regulations at Gulf County Animal Control County Ordinances.

Gulf County is located in Florida's panhandle on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and includes the following cities: Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka.

In Hardee County, Florida, a down owner has a duty to maintain possession, charge, custody or control of a dog and shall not allow the dog to run "at large". When a dog is off the premises of the owner, there is a duty to keep the dog on a leash or otherwise under the direct control of the dog owner pursuant to Section 4.105 - Dogs and Cats at Large - Restrictions - Code of Hardee County Ordinances. Direct Control is defined as immediate and continuous physical control of an animal at all times such as by means of a fence, leash, cord, or chain of specific length. For specially trained dogs, Direct Control is defined as dogs that respond to oral or aural control assuming that the person controlling the dog is within the unobstructed sight and hearing of the dog.

You can access the Animal Control County Ordinances for Hardee County and also read other information at Hardee County Animal Control.

It is important for dog owner in Hardee County to follow Animal Control ordinances and also to exercise due care and common sense when owning a animal. Compliance will help prevent the incidents of serious dog bite incidents that cause serious personal injuries to children and adults alike.

Hardee County, Florida is located in Central Florida just south of Polk County and includes the following cities: Bowling Green, Wauchula, and Zolfo Springs.

If a dog is off its owner's private property, the dog must be under restraint unless the dog is actively engaged in the sport of hunting. A dog, properly under restraint in St. Lucie County, is a dog that is secured by a leash or lead. "Leash or lead" is defined as a cord, rope, chain, or similar device which holds an animal under restraint and is not more than six (6) feet in length.

If you would like to read more of the Dog Provisions of St. Lucie County, Florida please see Code of Ordinances, County of St. Lucie, Florida, Article II - Animal Control.

St. Lucie County, Florida is located on the East Coast of Florida and includes the following cities: Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and St. Lucie Village.

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Pursuant to Marion County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9 - Animals, Article 4 - Animal Control, Care and Treatment, Sec 9.90 - Animal Restraint Law, dogs off the property of their owner must be under restraint or control of a competent person by means of a chain, leash, or other similar device, or is in a secure cage or other secure enclosure. Also, dogs shall not be allowed on any County owned athletic field or facility or parks unless otherwise permitted.

Under the Martin County Ordinance, "at large" is defined as any animal running loose that has a current or traceable Martin County license. "Control" means the regulation of the possession, ownership, care and custody of a dog. If you would like to read more about the Dog Provisions see Marion County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9 - Animals.

Martin County, Florida is located on the East Coast of Florida and includes the following cities: Arundel, Indiantown, Hobe Sound, Hutchinson Island South, Jensen Beach, Jupiter Island, Ocean Breeze Park, Palm City, Sewall's Point, and Stuart.

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In Charlotte County, Florida, it is unlawful for dog owners or those having possession, charge, custody or control of any dog to cause, permit or allow their dog to stray or in any manner run at large upon any public street, sidewalk or other public property or upon the property of another with that property owner's consent. If dogs are observed to be stray or running at large, officers are authorized to impound the dog.

However, dogs are permitted to be off the premises of its owner of any other person having possession, charge, custody or control of the dog if the dog is leashed or on a specifically designated dog park.

Dog owners must, at all times, have "direct control" over their dog. Direct control is defined as the immediate and continuous physical control of the dog by means of a fence, leash, cord or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the animal. If you would like to read more on the Dog Provisions of Charlotte County, Florida please see Code of Laws and Ordinances of Charlotte County, Florida.

Charlotte County, Florida is located on the West Coast of Florida and includes the following cities: - Cleveland, Grove City, Palm Island, Placida, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Rotonda, and Solana.

It is important, as a dog owner, to keep your dog leashed when off your property. Leashing your dog will prevent your dog from attacking an adult, child or other domesticated animal and reduce your chance of incurring any liability for injuries caused by your dog.

Any owner of a dog or person in possession, charge, custody or control of a dog is prohibited from allowing their dog to become stray or roam at large in or upon any public street, sidewalk, school grounds, in the area of school vehicles, beaches, parks or on the private property of others without the consent of the property owner. "Roaming at large" is defined as any dog not under the restraint, confinement or direct control of its owner or his agent.

Proper "restraint" in Lee County is defined as the restraint of a dog by leash, fence, building, chain, cage, crate or other secure enclosure that prevents the dog from roaming at large. If dogs are restrained exclusively by chain or tether, the chain or tether must be at least ten (10) feet in length, weigh no more than one-eighth (1/8) of the dog's weight and have swivels on both ends.

"Direct Control" is defined as the immediate and continuous physical control of a dog at all times; such as by means of a leash not to exceed six (6) feet in length, cord or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the dog.

If you would like to read more of the dog provisions of Lee County, Florida see Lee County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6 - Animals and Fowl.

Lee County, Florida is located in Southwest Florida and includes the following cities:
Alva, Boca Grande, Bokeelia, Bonita Springs, Captiva, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers Shores, Fort Myers Villas, Gateway, Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Page Park, Pine Island Center, Punta Rassa, Sanibel, San Carlos Park, St. James City, Tice, and Waterway Estate.

In Palm Beach County, Florida, when a dog is off the property of it owner, sufficient and lawful means of restraint or confined are as follows:

1. Dog owners must have their dog under restraint or be controlled by a person by means of a chain, leash or other device if the dog is off its owner's property;

2. Or, the dog is sufficiently near its handler to be under the handler's direct control and is obedient to that handler's commands;

3. Or is caged or crated.
--"Owner's property" is defined as the property which is exclusive to the owner and does not include common areas.

It is unlawful for dog owners to tie, chain, or otherwise tether by electronic/radio device a dog on the owner's property withing 5 feet of public property, public access, easements, common grounds, or the property of another without the consent of that property owner. If you would like to read more about the Dog Provisions in this area see Code of Ordinances of Palm Beach County, Florida, Chapter 4, Animals.

Palm Beach County, Florida is located in South Florida on the East Coast and includes the following cities: Atlantis, Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Briny Breezes, Canal Point, Cloud Lake, Delray Beach, Glen Ridge, Golf, Greenacres, Gulf Stream, Haverhill, Highland Beach, Hypoluxo, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee, Manalapan, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Ocean Ridge, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach Shores, Palm Springs, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Sandcut, South Bay, South Palm Beach, Tequesta, Wellington, and West Palm Beach.

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Pursuant to Code of Ordinances, of the County of Hendry, Florida, Chapter 1-5, Animal Control, Sec. 1-5-16, Control and confinement of animals, dog owners must exercise reasonable care to protect humans, other animals or other property from injury or damage caused by the behavior of the dog.

Dog owners shall also exercise reasonable care to prevent their dog, while unattended, from leaving the premises of the owner by:
1. Confinement in a secure enclosure, fence, or pen from which the animal cannot dig, climb, jump or otherwise escape and which is locked while the animal is unattended;

2. Restraint by chain, cable and trolley, or other tether to prevent escape; or

3. Leash and physical control of a person capable of preventing the dog from escaping.

If not unattended, the dog owner shall exercise reasonable care to maintain the dog of the owner's premises by:
1. Confinement in a vehicle from which the dog cannot climb, jump or otherwise escape; or

2. Leash and physical control or a person capable of preventing such animal from escaping.

Repeat offenders - a dog that has been repeatedly (defined as 3 charged offenses) allowed to run loose or otherwise not confined in accordance with this ordinance must be spayed or neutered at the owner's expense.

Hendry County, Florida is located in Southwest Florida and includes the following cities: - Clewiston, Harlem, and La Belle.

Dogs "at large" are prohibited in Broward County, Florida. Dogs are prohibited from becoming stray, running or going at large upon any public property or street, sidewalk, park or on the private property of another without the consent of that property owner. If a dog is found to be on the property of another without the property owner's consent, the dog may be humanely captured and confined. "At large" is defined as a dog not on its owner's property, and not under the restraint or direct control, custody, charge or possession of the owner, or other responsible person.

Any person leashing or otherwise confining a dog must do so in a humane fashion that is not injurious to the dog's health.

For a dog to be allowed on a public street, road, park or other public property, unless specifically permitted otherwise, the dog must be under the direct control of its owner or keeper. "Direct control" shall mean immediate, continuous physical control of the dog at all times, such as by means of a fence, leash, cord or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the dog.

If you would like to read more of the Dog Provisions in this area see Broward County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl, Sec. 4-3: Dogs at large prohibited.

Broward County, Florida is located in South Florida on the East Coast and includes the following cities: Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Lauderhill, Lazy Lake, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Parkland, Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Port Everglades, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, West Park, Weston, and Wilton Manors.

In Collier County, Florida, it is unlawful for dog owners to permit their dogs:

1. To be upon beaches, whether fettered or unfettered, unless the area has been designated as a proper are suitable for use by dogs.

2. To run at large on any public street, road, sidewalk or other public place. Or upon the private property of another unless given consent by that property owner.

3. To be within a park or upon public school grounds or public school playground, whether fettered or unfettered, unless the area has been designated as appropriate for such use.

4. To trespass upon the property of another so as to damage or destroy any property or thing of value.

Important definitions:
1. "At large" - a dog that is off the premises of its owner and not under the direct control of its owner or other competent person, on a suitable leash of dependable strength sufficient to restrain the animal.
2. "Direct Control" - the immediate, continuous physical control of the dog at all time by such as by means of a fence, tether or suitable leash of dependable strength sufficient to restrain the dog.
3. "Owner" - means any person have a right of property in a dog, or any person with the right or duty to control the dog, or any person then physically controlling, possessing, harboring or keeping the dog.

If you would like to read more of the Dog Provisions or laws regarding other animals in Collier County, Florida see Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida.

Collier County, Florida is located in Southwest Florida on the West Coast and includes the following cities: Ave Maria, East Naples, Everglades City, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Marco, Naples, Naples Manor, Naples Park, North Naples, Ochopee, and Palm River Estates.

In Monroe County, Florida, dog owners are prohibited from allowing their dogs to run at large on any public property or on any private property of another without the permission of the property owner. Pursuant to the Monroe County, Florida ordinance, "at large" is defined as a dog that is not under the control, custody, charge or possession of the owner or other responsible person in attendance, by leash, secure fence or other means of human confinement or restraint. "Direct control" is defined as control that is immediate and continuous.

The following regulations apply in Monroe County, Florida:

1. A dog owner shall leash their dog while upon school grounds.

2. Except for dogs that assists disabled persons, dogs are prohibited from all county parks, beaches and other county facilities, unless where otherwise permitted by this Code.

"Leash" is defined as a cord, strap or other like apparatus that is attached to the dog in an effort to control the movement of the dog by the holder of the leash.

If you would like to read more of the Dog Provisions in Monroe County, Florida see Monroe County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, Animals.

Monroe County, Florida is located in South Florida and includes the Florida Keys and the following cities: Big Pine, Islamorada, Key Colony Beach, Key Largo, Key West, Layton, Marathon, Sugarloaf Key, and Tavernier.

Pursuant to Sec. 14-41 of the Code of Ordinances of Sarasota County, Florida, dog owners or prohibited from permitting their dogs to run at large unless their dogs are leashed in any of the following circumstances:

1. upon any public street or sidewalk, unless specifically allowed by another ordinance;
2. the property of another;
3. common areas of condominium, mobile home park, or other aggregate living where the property is held by an owners association or similar entity.

At all times a dog must be under the direct control of its owner or other responsible person. "Direct control" is defined as the immediate and continuous physical control of the dog at all times by means of a fence, leash, cord or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the dog.

If an animal is found to be "at large" are legally allowed to impound the dog and are entitled to enter onto the private property of another for the purpose of capturing the dog for impoundment.

Violation of this ordinance is a punishable offense. If you would like to read more of the Dog Provisions of Sarasota County, Florida see Code of Ordinances of Sarasota County, Florida.

In Manatee County, Florida, dogs are prohibited from being "at large" upon any public property, street, or sidewalk, or on private property of another without the consent of the property owner. If a dog is found to be "at large", the dog may be humanely captured and turned over to the division, or other human organization, or licensed wildlife trapper. In its capture, the dog shall not be tied, chained or otherwise tethered in such a manner that is injurious to the dog's health.

The owner of a dog must have direct control of his or her dog at all times. For purposes of this ordinance, "at large" shall mean any dog not on its owner's premises, no in the control or custody of its owner or custodian and not under the physical control of its owner or custodian while off its owner's or custodian's premises. "Control" shall mean the regulation of the possession, ownership, care, custody or supervision of the animal.

If you would like to read more of the dog provisions of Manatee County, Florida see Manatee County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2-4, Animals, Article I, Animal Ordinance.

Manatee County, Florida is located on the West Coast of Florida near the Tampa area and includes the following cities: Anna Maria, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Myakka City, Oneco, and Palmetto.

In Okaloosa County, Florida the required restraint by a dog owner depends upon the type of property the dog is located on. While the dog is on its owner's or custodian's property, the owner or custodian shall exercise diligence and reasonable care to prevent the dog from leaving his or her property.

In urban areas of the county, restraint exists when the dog is:
1. Enclosed within a fence, house, building, pen or other enclosure where the dog cannot escape. These enclosures must be securely fastened if the dog is left unattended.
2. On a leash by a competent person.
3. Off a leash but under voice control and obedient to the controlling person's commands and the controlling person is present with the dog at all time.

In agricultural or low-density areas of the county, restraint exists when the dog is:
1. Within the real property limits of the owner or custodian.
2. Under the control of a responsible person and obedient to the controlling person's commands to the extent that the dog will not trespass upon or disturb the property of another.

If a dog is off the premises of its owner or custodian the owner or custodian must exercise diligence and reasonable care to keep his or her dog under restrain. The only acceptable methods of restraint are:
1. Inside a vehicle, parked or in motion.
2. Confined within a enclosure with permission of the occupant of the property where the dog is temporarily located.
3. On a leash held by a competent person.
4. Under the control of a responsible person and the controlling person's commands prevent trespass.
5. In a secured or fastened cage with adequate ventilation and space for the dog.

Note: It is unlawful to chain, tie, leash or otherwise tether a dog to a house, tree or other stationary object as a means of confinement to property.

If you would like to read more of the Dog Provisions in Okaloosa County, Florida see Code of Ordinances of Okaloosa County, Florida.

Okaloosa County, Florida is located in Northwest Florida and includes the following cities: Baker, Cinco Bayou, Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Laurel Hill, Mary Esther, Niceville, Shalimar, and Valparaiso.

Jefferson County has definitions for "At Large" and "Restraint" but does not specifically have an Ordinance that strictly requires a dog owner to have a dog on a dog leash. A dog deemed "at large" is a dog that is off the premises of its owner while not under the owner's supervision. A dog is considered under "restraint" if the dog is controlled by a competent person by chain, leash or other similar device, within a vehicle being driven or parked, or within a secure enclosure.

While the Ordinances for Jefferson County does not have a specific dog leash provision, the Ordinances for the City of Monticello does have a specific dog leash Ordinance. Pursuant to section 18-66 of the City of Monticello Ordinances, all dogs shall be kept under restraint. A dog is considered under "restraint" if the dog is within the real property limits of its owner or secured by a leash or lead or under the control of a responsible person.

Jefferson County, Florida is located in North Florida, East of Tallahassee and includes the following cities: Alma, Ashville, Aucilla, Capps, Casa Blanco, Cody, Dills, Drifton, Fanlew, Festus, Fincher, Jarrett, Lamont, Limestone, Lloyd, Lois, Monticello, Montivilla, Nash, Thomas City, Wacissa, and Waukeenah.

In Florida and other States, children continue to suffer personal injuries and even death when left unattended in a hot car, day care van, or school bus. These tragedies are wholly preventable with proper supervision and policies in place to make sure that every child is accounted for and, yes, that no child is ever left behind. Pursuant to the Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 65 C, Section 22.001 (6) F - Transporation, a day care center has the duty to maintain proper staff to child ratios when transporting children. In other words, there needs to be sufficient staff in place for the number of children being transported. Furthermore, a log is required to be maintained that should include the child's name, date, time of departure and time of arrival, signature of driver and signature of staff member to verify the driver's log and, most importantly, to verify that all children have left the vehicle. In addition to documenting the driver's log, the driver has a duty to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to make sure that all children are accounted for. Furthermore, upon arrival, a second staff member is required to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to make sure that all children are accounted for.

The aforementioned procedure (if properly followed) can and will save lives. Unfortunately, too many children have lost their lives due to being left unattended and alone in a hot day care vehicle, school bus, or vehicle. The plight of Haley Brockington recently made headlines. Haile was left in a day care van for up to 6 hours. While autopsy results are pending, it appears that Haley died as a result of hyperthermia / heart exhaustion and the related complications. A small child simply cannot survive in a parked car in this Florida summer heat with no air conditioning for an extended period of time. See also Haley Brockington's Mother and Family React to Death of Child See also Investigators to review findings of investigation into tot's death at a Delray Beach day-care center.

While not all child care providers may be subject to this Florida Administrative Code provision, I would recommend that all child care providers including schools, all day care centers, summer camps, church groups, and, yes, even parents, grandparents, and family friends follow this procedure. While a parent or grandparent is unlikely to use a driver's log, it may be helpful to have a checklist in the car to make sure that all children are out of the car. Some use a stuffed animal as a reminder. Others leave a purse or another item in the backseat as a reminder to remove the purse or item and, more importantly, the children from the vehicle upon arrival at the trip destination. While not all automobile accidents or other unexpected tragedies can be avoided, the death or injury of a child mistakenly or negligently left in a vehicle can absolutely be avoided.

In Bay County, Florida it is unlawful for dog owners to allow their dogs to run at large upon public or private property without the property owner's consent, or, the lessee's consent if the property is being leased. Also, all dogs, when off their owner's property or on another's property by consent, shall be under the direct control of a competent person who is able to control the dog or shall be kept under restraint.

Pursuant to section 4-27 of the Bay County, Florida Code of Ordinances, an "at large" dog is defined as a dog off the premises of the its owner and not under the direct control, custody, possession or charge of its owner or other responsible person either by leash, cord or chain of sufficient strength. Under the same statute, "direct control" means the immediate and continuous physical control by means of a leash, cord or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the dog. In the case of specially trained dogs that are taught to immediately respond to oral commands, direct control shall include oral commands so long as the controlling person controlling person is has unobstructed sight and hearing of the dog and is no more than 100 feet away from the dog.

Bay County, Florida is located in Florida's panhandle and includes the following cities: Bayou George, Bear Creek, Callaway, Cedar Grove, Fountain, Hiland Park, Laguna Beach, Lynn Haven, Mexico Beach, Millville, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Parker, Rosemary Beach, Sand Hills, Sandy Creek, Southport, Springfield, West Bay, West Panama City Beach, and Youngstown.

Pursuant to section 14-97 of the Pasco County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, dog owners, keepers or harborers are prohibited from allowing their dog(s) to wander or run at large, on or about any public street, roadway, or on or about the private property of any person(s) including the dog owner. At all times the dog must be under the direct control and supervision of a person who is capable or controlling and managing the dog.

A dog is considered "at large" if it is not under the actual control, custody, charge or possession of its owner or other responsible person by leash, cord, chain or enclosure. "Direct control" is defined as the immediate, continuous physical control of the dog by means of a fence, leash, cord or chain of sufficient to restrain the animal.

Pasco County is located in West Central Florida and includes the following cities:
Bayonet Point, Beacon Point, Dade City, Elfers, Gulf Harbors, Holiday, Hudson, Lacoochee, Land O' Lakes, New Port Richey, Odessa, Port Richey, San Antonio, Shady Hills, St. Leo, Trinity, Wesley Chapel, and Zephyrhills.

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In Highlands County, Florida, it is unlawful for an individual who owns, harbors or keeps a dog to allow the dog to roam, wander or run at large on or about any public streets, right-of-way or places in the unincorporated area of the county, or on or about the private property of a person other than the person who owns the dog.

Under section 4.5-22 of the Highlands County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, the use of a collar and leash are required. When a dog is on or about public streets, roadways or places in the unincorporated ares of the county, the dog must be on a collar and a leash, under the direct care, custody and supervision of a person sufficiently mature to care for, control and manage the dog.

If a dog is on the private property of an individual other than its owner, harborer or keeper, the must be under the direct care, custody, control and supervision of a person sufficiently mature to care for, control and manage the dog as well as on a leash, unless the owner of the property otherwise permits.

Highlands County is located in North Central Florida and includes the following cities:
Avon Park, Lake Placid, Leisure Lakes, Lorida, Sebring, and Venus.

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Taylor County defines "At Large" and "Direct Control" but does not have a specific requirement for a leash for the County that I saw in the Ordinances. A dog owner is responsible for the actions of his or her pet which includes when the dog is a nuisance; however, the mere presence of a dog off a leash does not appear to be a violation of the Code of Ordinances for Taylor County. It is, however,a violation of the Code of Ordinances if the dog trespasses on the property of another person.

An "at large" dog is defined as any dog which is not under the direct control of its owner. "Direct control" mean immediate, continuous physical control of a dog at all times by means of a leash, cord or secure fence of sufficient strength to restrain the animal as well as controlled by a person capable of restraining the animal, or safe and secure restraint within a vehicle. Voice controlled is considered sufficient direct control so long as the controlling person is at all time fully and clearly withing unobstructed sight and hearing of the dog and the dog is engaged in training or in an official showing.

A dog is considered a nuisance in Taylor County, Florida when the dog disturbs the rights of, threatens the safety of, injures a member of the general public or damages or interferes with ordinary use and enjoyment of their property. The following acts are examples of public nuisances:
1. Damage to the property of anyone other than its owner, including but not limited to turning over garbage cans or damaging gardens.
2. Chasing vehicles or other animals.

Dogs in heat shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure such that the female dog cannot come into contact with another dog, except for planned breeding.

Dog owners or custodians are prohibited from allowing their dog to trespass upo the property of another.

Taylor County is located in North Florida and contains the following cities: Perry and Steinhatchee.