VALDOSTA – The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners considered stricter guidelines for chaining pets during a planning meeting last week.

Valdosta veterinarian Dr. Amanda Hall proposed the board adopt an anti-chaining ordinance in 2015. She told WALB chronically chained dogs are more aggressive, territorial and more likely to bite.

Commissioners said they plan to vote on the proposal soon, which would also address the sale of puppies in store parking lots.