Town of Clarkson, NY Article IV Electronic Pet Containment Systems

§ 56-9 Purpose.

Electronic pet containment systems can be an effective way of controlling dogs. Because most of these systems are not apparent to people approaching the area where the dog is contained with such a system, a dog's presence could be misconstrued. Further, because they are a nonphysical way of restraint, they are not always effective. As a result, the Town of Clarkson has chosen to establish the following regulations for the installation of these systems:

A. Electronic pet containment systems installed after the effective date of this chapter shall be installed so that the perimeter or the containment line is as follows:

(1) There shall be a setback of at least 15 feet from the front property line.

(2) There shall be a setback of at least three feet from the side and rear property lines.

(3) Electronic pet containment systems shall not be installed in any public easement or right of way.

B. It is the responsibility of the owner of the dog to provide for appropriate training and be aware of the appropriate level of correction necessary to contain the dog.

C. It is the responsibility of the owner to account for the temperament of their animal in relying on a nonphysical system for animal control. Pets that are not effectively contained within the defined confinement area, or those that have attacked other people or animals, shall be physically restrained by other means.

D. After investigation, the Dog Control Officer may determine that the electronic pet containment system is not appropriate for a given animal and, by written notice, may direct that the animal shall be physically restrained by other means.