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Originally Posted by Papa_lecki
Actually, the county “leash law” uses the term DIRECT CONTROL. Defined as…
Direct control shall mean immediate and continuous physical control of an animal at all times such as by means of a fence, leash, cord, or chain of sufficient strength to restrain the animal; or in the case of specifically trained working, agricultural or hunting animals which immediately respond to such commands, while working; direct control shall also include aural or oral control, if the controlling person is at all times clearly and fully within the unobstructed sight and hearing of the animal
If you have a trained dog, who responds to oral commands, they are in direct control. Most states’ and county “leash laws” use similar definitions.
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Just a suggestion, but you should read that again. In Sumter County, the only situation where "direct control" includes "aural or oral control", is if the dog is "specifically trained working, agricultural .... ".
All NON-WORKING dogs are required to be under "continuous physical control" in Sumter County.
Other counties have different definitions. For example, Marion County (which part of TV is located) defines "Direct Control" as: "
Direct control shall mean the immediate, continuous physical control of an animal by means of confining within a house, building, fence, pen or other enclosure, or restrained by means of leash, cord, chain, or similar tether of sufficient strength to restrain the animal subject to the restrictions provided herein."
The Villages Community Development Districts also require ALL dogs on TV property to be physically Leashed: "Pet Friendly Informational Guidelines:
"All dogs are required to be on a leash at all times, dogs are not allowed off leash on any athletic field or other public areas. Not allowing pets to play and walk on common area landscaping." (
Dog Parks.)