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not in an enclosure , leashed , or on the owner ' s or keeper ' s <br /> property. <br /> (e ) The owner or keeper fails to confine a female dog <br /> while in heat (estrus) in a building or secure enclosure in such <br /> a manner that ' she will not be in contact with another dog , <br /> provided, this section shall not be construed to prohibit the in- <br />, <br /> tentional breeding of animals within an enclosed area on the <br /> premises of the owner or keeper of an animal involved in the <br /> breeding process . <br /> 22 . Restraint: An animal is under restraint if it is under <br /> sufficient physical restraint such as a leash, cage , bridle, or <br /> similar effective and humane device which restrains and controls <br /> the animal, or within a vehicle , or adequately contained by a <br /> fence on the premises or other secure enclosure . If a competent <br /> adult is physically outside on the land with the animal , on land <br /> where the owner or keeper of the animal resides , ' then the animal <br /> shall be deemed to be under restraint during the time the animal <br /> is in the company of and under the control of that competent per- <br /> son and the animal is on the premises. If any unattended animal <br /> is restrained by a chain, leash or similar restraint, it shall be <br /> designed and placed to prevent choking or strangulation. Such <br /> chain or restraint shall not be less than ten ( 10 ) feet in length <br /> and either on a swivel designed to prevent the animal from chok- <br /> ing or strangling itself , or on a chain run . <br /> 23 . Security Dog : Any dog used, kept or maintained on the <br /> premises of its owner or keeper for the purpose of protecting any <br /> 9 <br />