Hamilton By-law 12-031, s. 9.4(a) — In addition to complying with all of the applicable provisions of this By-law, every owner of a dog designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous shall ensure that

In addition to complying with all of the applicable provisions of this By-law, every owner of a dog designated as potentially dangerous or dangerous shall ensure that:

• the dog is implanted with a microchip; and
• (b) the dog is sterilized before reaching the age of six months or within 30 days of being designated.
• (c) when not on premises owned or occupied by the owner, the dog is equipped with a muzzle and secured with a leash in accordance with the following:
• (i) a muzzle shall be securely placed over the mouth of the dog at all times so that the dog cannot bite any person or domestic animal;
• (ii) a collar or harness shall be securely placed on the dog at all times so that the dog cannot detach the collar or harness;
• (iii) a leash shall be securely attached to a collar or harness at all times so that the dog cannot detach the leash from the collar or harness; and
• (iv) the dog shall be under the control of some person by means of the leash at all times; and
• (d) when the dog is on premises owned or occupied by the owner, the dog is:
• (i) securely contained indoors; or
• (ii) 1. where a dog designated as potentially dangerous is outdoors, contained in an enclosure or fenced area or restrained by a chain or other restraint sufficient to prevent the dog from leaving the premises; and Revised: June 2022