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Sec. 3-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this
chapter, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:

Dog. Every dog, regardless of sex or age.

Owner. Every person having right of property in a dog, or
who keeps or harbors a dog, or has a dog in his care, or
who acts as a custodian of a dog.

To run at large or running at large. To roam, loiter, walk,
run or be off the premises of the owner without being caged,
physically carried or held by leash by a person thoroughly
capable both physically and mentally of controlling the dog.
(7-5-60.)