Windsor : Règlement no 245-2004, art. 9(a) — Dog Control, Registration and Licensing By-law

to keep the restricted dog, when it is on the lands and premises of the owner, confined:

• (i) within the owner’s dwelling and under the effective control of an adult; or
• (ii) in an enclosed pen constructed with a secure top and sides and either a secure bottom effectively attached to the sides or sides embedded in the ground to a minimum depth of 30 centimetres (1 foot), or as otherwise approved by the Animal Control Officer. The pen shall provide humane shelter for the restricted dog while preventing it from escaping therefrom and preventing the entry therein of unsupervised children;
• (b) to keep the restricted dog under the effective control of an adult person and under leash, such leash not to exceed 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length and to be approved by the Animal Control Officer, at all times when it is not confined in accordance with clause (b);
• (c) to securely attach a muzzle as defined in Part I to the restricted dog at all times when it is not confined in accordance with clause (b);
• (d) to have a microchip inserted in the restricted dog by a licensed veterinarian and to permit the Licensing & Enforcement Service Unit to verify the implantation of such microchip;
• (e) to provide the Licensing & Enforcement Service Unit with the name, address and telephone number of the new owner within two (2) working days of selling or giving away the restricted dog;
• (f) to advise the Licensing & Enforcement Service Unit with the name, address and telephone number of the new owner within two (2) working days of selling or giving away the restricted dog;
• (g) to advise the Licensing & Enforcement Service Unit within two (2) working days of the death of the restricted dog;
• (h) to advise the Licensing & Enforcement Service Unit forthwith if the restricted dog is running at large or has bitten or attached any person or animal;
• (j) A guardian shall have his or her restricted dog spayed or neutered. A guardian shall notify the Licensing & Enforcement Service Unit within two (2) working days of whelping in the event that the restricted dog has a litter. If the animal was pregnant

when the by-law takes effect it shall thereafter be spayed or neutered. The owner shall deliver the offspring to the Essex County Humane Society within six (6) weeks of whelping to be disposed of in a humane manner;” (substituted B/L 374-2004, dated Nov. 22, 2004)

• (k) to purchase and display, at the entrance to the owner’s dwelling which a person would normally approach, a warning sign provided by the Licensing & Enforcement Service Unit. The sign shall be posted in such manner that it cannot be easily removed by a passerby and it is clearly visible to a person approaching the entrance.
• (l) To obtain and maintain in force a policy of public liability insurance issued by an insurer licensed by the Province of Ontario providing third party liability coverage in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.00 for any damage or injury caused by such restricted dog and to provide to the Animal Control Officer a Certificate of such policy and each subsequent renewal of it. Such policy shall contain a provision requiring the insurer to immediately notify the Animal Control Officer should the policy expire, be cancelled or be terminated for any reason.