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12 g. Maintaining an animal that habitually or repeatedly chases, snaps at, attacks pedestrians, joggers, animals walked on a leash by owners, bicycles or other vehicles. h. Failing to confine a female dog or cat while in heat in a building or secure enclosure in such a manner that she will not be in contact with another dog or cat, or attract other animals; provided, this section shall not be construed to prohibit the intentional breeding of animals within an enclosed area on the premises of the owner of the animal which is being bred. 1~ addition to any other enforcement remedies available under this ordinance, if the Director/Supervisor declares an animal to be a nuisance under this section, then the Director/Supervisor has the authority to order the owner to confine the animal in accordance with the Director/ Supervisor's instructions. It shall be unlawful for the owner to fail to comply with such an order or with the instructions in the order. Section ~1. Vicious Doss. Confinement. The owner of a vicious dog shall not suffer or permit the dog to go unconfined. The vicious dog shall be maintained in a secure dog fence. (2) Leash and Muzzle. The owner of a vicious dog shall not suffer or permit the dog to go beyond the premises of the owner unless the dog is securely muzzled and restrained by a chain or leash, and under the physical restraint of a person. The muzzle shall be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration, but shall prevent it from biting any human or animal. (3} ~i~ns. The owner of a vicious dog shall display in a prominent place on his or her premises a clearly visible warning sign indicating that there is a vicious dog on the premises. A similar sign is required to be posted on the pen or kennel of the animal.