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.