[R.O. 2003 § 220.010; Ord. No. 06-11.1 § 1, 11-21-2006; Ord. No. 18-04.15, 4-17-2018]
The following words, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings set out herein:
DOGS
All animals of the canine species, both male and female.
OWNER, KEEPER OR HARBORER
Any person having a right of property interest in a dog or who keeps or harbors a dog, or who has it in his/her care or possession, or acts as its custodian or knowingly permits a dog to remain on or about any premises owned, rented, leased or occupied by him/her.
RUNNING AT LARGE
Allowing a dog to be off the private premises of the owner or keeper or his/her agent or servant or custodian, and not on a leash or in the control of a responsible person.
SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY
Physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes significant disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any part of the body.
TRESPASSER
A person upon the premises of the owner, keeper, his/her agent or servant or custodian of the dog in question without license or privilege to be upon said premises.
UNRESTRAINED DOG
Any dog running at large.
VICIOUS DOG
Any of the following dogs:
1. 
Any dog whether or not running at large, and whether or not unrestrained, that without provocation has bitten any person not a trespasser causing serious physical injury to that person.
2. 
Any dog whether or not running at large, that without provocation has placed any person not a trespasser in apprehension of immediate serious physical injury.
3. 
Any dog that causes serious physical injury or kills another dog or other domestic animal without provocation.