There has been an unusual uptick in the response calls for loose dogs in Clinton so far this summer.

That's according to Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers who indicates it is mostly repeat violators and they've even had a few incidents of bites.

Chief Lowers says the loose animals have gotten to the point that for some repeat offenders, they are going to and in fact, have started taking enforcement action for those instances.

The Chief stresses it is City law to have dogs on a leash when they are not in a fenced-in area. He also encourages dog owners to pick up after their dogs' messes when out whether at city parks or on city sidewalks.