Supervisors discuss local options for loose-dog rules and cite Iowa Code language
Supervisors debated crafting or amending local rules for loose dogs after complaints; staff and legal counsel noted existing Iowa Code language (cited in transcript as 351.27) allows killing a dog under limited circumstances and suggested options for a local 'dog at large' ordinance.
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Supervisor (S2) raised persistent complaints about loose dogs and urged the board to consider a local ordinance allowing landowners more authority to handle recurring problems on private property. "I'd like an ordinance that says that land owners are able to handle it themselves," the supervisor said, asking for protections even when animals have rabies tags.
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