§ 13-2. Restrictions on dogs running at large.

A. 

No person owning a dog, whether licensed or not, shall permit the same at any time to be at large within the Town of Lancaster, outside the municipal boundaries of the Village of Lancaster and the Village of Depew within the Town of Lancaster, unless such dog is effectively restrained by a chain or leash not exceeding six feet in length and is in charge of, and under the control of, a competent person.

B. 

"At large" means any dog that is on property open to the public or is on private property not owned or leased by the owner of the dog, unless permission for such presence has been obtained. No dog shall be deemed to be at large if it is:

(1) 

A guide dog actually leading a blind person;

(2) 

A police work dog in use for police work; or

(3) 

Accompanied by its owner or other responsible person and is actively engaged in hunting or training for hunting on unposted land or on posted land with the permission of the owner of the land.