A. 
Except as provided in Subsection B below:
(1) 
When an animal is off the real property of the owner, keeper or custodian, the animal shall be accompanied by and under the control of a person who is capable of controlling and physically restraining the animal.
(2) 
When a dog is off the real property of the owner, keeper or custodian, the dog shall be on a leash, accompanied by and under the control of a person who is capable of controlling and physically restraining the dog.
B. 
Exceptions.
(1) 
When a person is in physical pursuit of an animal that is accidentally at-large, the animal shall not be deemed at-large.
(2) 
Animals participating in a qualified activity are not at-large unless the animal leaves the qualified activity.
(3) 
Dogs located within the designated fenced area of a public park or dog park are not required to be on a leash.
C. 
An at-large animal that is threatening a human being, other animal or livestock without provocation shall be deemed a dangerous animal. If the Animal Control Officer(s) is unable to catch the animal, after exhausting all other means to capture the animal, the Animal Control Officer or a law enforcement officer is authorized to shoot the animal.
It shall be unlawful for an owner, keeper or custodian to permit an animal to enter private property without the property owner's permission.
A violation of this article is a Class A violation.