May 25, 2017
Executive Board of Directors Meeting
RE: Pet Policy
The following is an
excerpt from the Waterford Lakes Declaration of Covenants:
ARTICLE XIV: Covenants and Restrictions Page 28-29
(c) “No nuisance shall be permitted and no waste
shall be committed in any dwelling, common area, or Lot. The Board of Director’s determination as to
what is a nuisance shall be
conclusive.”
(e) “Pets shall be taken outdoors only under leash or other restraint and be
attended by its’ owner, and an Owner
shall be fully liable for any injury, damage to person or property.”
(e) “The tethering of pets in any area outside the owner’s
fenced patio does not constitute “attended”.
(e) “The Board may
adopt such other rules and regulations regarding pets as it may deem necessary
from time to time. Any pet which, in the
judgement of the Board, is causing a
nuisance or unreasonable disturbance or noise shall be permanently
removed.”
Other Restraint defined regarding Dogs – Reference “How To Restrain A Dog” WikiHow.com
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Verbal commands
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Hand signs
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Collars – shock collars, leader collars
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Harness
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Arms around neck/around abdomen in sit or stand
position
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Leash
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Muzzle
Nuisance defined
- literally means that which causes an annoyance, offence, trouble or
injury. The following are factors to be
considered:
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Extent of the disturbance
·
Nature of the harm
·
Value of the defendant’s conduct, in general and
to the particular community
·
Right of quiet enjoyment of your property
Examples of a nuisance include incessant barking, howling,
yelping, chasing bicycles, automobiles or persons.
Architectural and
Landscaping Guidelines: “All pets
outside the dwelling must be on a leash or under other restraint. Invisible fencing and tethering are allowed. However owners are to be present with their
animals and not be left unattended.
Board Decision May 25,
2017
Maggie Jones, President abstained from discussion and vote.
Given the above Covenants and Architectural/Landscaping
Guidelines the Board’s decision is that a shock collar is a reasonable
restraint when walking a dog. Given that an invisible fence is allowed and
consists of a shock collar as restraint.
Avon’s definitions state a dog found off the premises of his
owner and not under the control of a competent person, restrained
on a leash or “at heel” beside a
competent person and obedient to the person’s command is considered AT
LARGE.
Anne Inman, Secretary
