§ 91.121. CLASS C KENNELS.  


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  • (A) Any Class C kennel shall, in addition to the other requirements of this chapter, comply with the standards of this section whenever any dog is trained for guard, sentry, or obedience purposes. Failure to meet these standards shall be grounds for denial of or revocation of a kennel license, and the issuance of a citation subjecting the owner to the penalties and fines provided in § 91.999. Facilities shall be subject to inspection by an Animal Control Officer upon his or her request during reasonable hours.
    (B) Class C kennels shall comply with the standards set forth in § 91.120 in addition to the following standards.
    (C) The area used for training shall be clean, free of accumulated waste and debris, and well-drained.
    (D) Outdoor areas where animals are trained for guard or sentry work must be completely enclosed or surrounded by a fence at least eight feet in height, installed at or below ground level, with anti-climbers at the top.
    (E) Enclosures and the training area must be locked at all times to prevent unauthorized entry or escape of the animals.
    (F) No training shall employ the use of cruelty.
    (1994 Jeff. Code, § 91.076) (Jeff. Ord. 17-1990, adopted and effective 12-19-1990; Jeff. Am.Ord. 46-1996, adopted and effective 12-10-1996; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 97-2003, approved 5-16-2003; Lou. Metro Ord. No. 233-2006, approved 1-4-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 290-2007, approved 12-20-2007) Penalty, see § 91.999