Ask Mr. Answer Person about dogs running loose

Jarret asks, "Does Decorah have any laws regarding curbing dogs either in town or on the paved bike trails?"

Mr. Answer Person says: That's a good question, Jarret!

The laws of the City of Decorah--the city's ordinances--can be found on-line by visiting the city website, www.decorahia.org. Here's what 6.04.010 says:

"It is a misdemeanor to allow cattle, horses, swine, sheep, dogs, cats, or other similar or domestic animals or domestic fowl to run at large within the city."

So there you have it--people should not be letting dogs run free, either on the Trout Run Trail or in the rest of the city.