The meaning of a “Dangerous Dog”
A “dangerous dog” - a dog that, without provocation, has chased or approached in either a menacing fashion or in an apparent attitude of attack, or has attempted to bite or otherwise endanger any person, while the dog is off the premises of its owner or keeper and not reasonably controlled by a person, or not physically restrained or confined in a locked pen which has a top, locked fenced yard, or other locked enclosure with a top.

Meaning of a “Vicious Dog”
A “vicious dog” is: - a dog that, without provocation, has killed or caused serious injury to any person; a dog that, without provocation, has caused injury, other than death or serious injury, to any person, or has killed another dog.

Legal Responsibilities of Owners of Dangerous and Vicious Dogs
Dangerous and vicious dogs must be kept in a securely confined locked pen that has a top, locked fenced yard, or other locked enclosure that has a top. Alternatively, dangerous dogs may be tied with a leash or tether, so that the dog is adequately restrained. Dangerous and vicious dogs are permitted to be unrestrained when they are lawfully engaged in hunting and accompanied by an owner, keeper, or handler.

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