MANDAN, N.D. (AP) - The city of Mandan is tightening the leash on dogs, literally.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that the City Commission has approved an ordinance that shortens the allowable length of a dog-walking leash from 12 feet to 6 feet.
The move is aimed at giving dog owners greater control of their pets. It comes in the wake of a dog attack last summer that injured a 7-year-old girl and her mother. The girl suffered a broken leg and also needed hundreds of stitches.
The ordinance also allows police officers to issue citations for violations such as a dog running free in the city. The previous process involved the city prosecutor and municipal judge, as well as a court appearance by the offender.
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Information from: Bismarck Tribune, http://www.bismarcktribune.com
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