Dog Park Guidelines:
FIRST TIME VISITORS TO THE PARK: You may wish to keep your first visit to the dog park rather short to minimize the stress on your pup. At
times, the park can become quite crowded. If you are not sure how your dog will react to the current conditions, don't put pressure on your dog
by forcing it into what it thinks is a threatening situation. Instead, come back at another time when it is less crowded. Leaving early when your
dog is having a good time will make it more likely that your dog will be anxious to return for another visit.
LEASHING YOUR DOG: Keep your dog leashed at all times while outside the fenced dog park area. Even if your pet is under perfect voice
control, for everyone’s safety and well being, dogs should be leashed when not in the park. Dogs must be kept on a leash until the
owners/handlers and dog(s) are inside the double-gated transition area. Leashes should be removed while inside the double-gated transition
area. Some dogs can feel threatened if they are leashed in the presence of unleashed dogs.
ENTERING THE PARK: Do not enter the double-gated transition area if there is already someone in there. Make sure that the gates are secured
in front of and behind you when entering and leaving the park. Quickly move away from the entrance area as you enter. That will help disperse
the group of dogs that will come over to welcome your dog to the park. Move away from the fence so that your dog will not feel cornered or
threatened. This will lessen the problem caused when several off-leash dogs already in the park come running over to greet the new arrival,
perhaps overwhelming the arriving dog. And of course, be sure to ask any owners/handlers at the park to secure their dogs so that you and
your dog can come into the park without a struggle.
YOUR DOG'S EXPERIENCE: Many dogs will be experiencing the off-leash environment for the first time and may not be used to the excitement
and level of energy. Please watch your dog closely. If your dog acts aggressively, please put the dog on a leash immediately and let it "cool
down." It takes time for a new dog to become comfortable with the idea that other dogs all share this neutral environment. Keep in mind that
everyone at the park wants the same thing - socialized dogs that can have fun playing together. If you are not sure how your dog will react, try to
come to the park when few other dogs are there to keep the intimidation level as low as possible.
SMALL DOG AREA: There is a smaller fenced in area to the right of the entrance for small dogs or shy dogs and puppies under 5 months.
STAY ALERT! Keep your head on a swivel at all times as there will likely be groups of dogs running around the park and having fun. People
standing around are obstructions - a dog being chased may try to run its pursuer into a person in order to gain an advantage. Stay alert!
INJURIES: If another dog injures your dog, get the name, address and phone number of the other dog's owner/handler and the license and
rabies tag number of the dog.
ABOUT CHOKE AND PRONG COLLARS: Remember that choke, prong, or spiked collars are not allowed inside the off-leash area. Each of these
collar types can result in injury to its wearer, another dog, or a person depending on the situation. If a choke collar gets hung up on something
while running, its wearer can become choked. Some dogs, while playing, like to softly bite the back of another dog's neck. Dogs wearing prong
collars receive a much stronger bite during this type of play, while dogs wearing spiked collars can inflict injury.
BE RESPONSIBLE! Be a responsible dog owner - if your pet has a contagious condition, STAY AWAY from the dog park until a Vet has said that
there is no danger to other dogs. For your own dog's and all other dogs' protection, your dog needs to be current on all of their vaccinations.
SCOOP THE POOP: Our dog park is equipped with a waste receptacle and plenty of bags, so please use them! Please clean up after your own
pet and while visiting, help pick up any "orphan poop" that someone else might have missed.
DIGGING: Owners must stop their dogs from digging and are responsible for quickly filling in any holes or repairing any damage their dog
causes.
CLEAN UP: Please do your part in keeping the play area clean. Trash, cigarette butts (SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED WITHIN THE PARK), and
anything else on the ground may end up in a dog's mouth. Before you drop something on the ground, ask yourself "Would I want my dog to eat
this?"
CHILDREN: Children need to be closely supervised at all times. While they are welcome, child's play is not. This is a playground for dogs, not
children. Be sure to teach your children how to behave properly in a dog park environment. Playful, unsupervised children and playful,
unleashed dogs mixed together could result in injury. Please understand that this area is provided for dogs to interact with other dogs and not
a play ground for children. If you choose to bring your children in the park, you should SUPERVISE THEM VERY CLOSELY!! Teach your children
proper dog park behavior - they should not be allowed to run around, pick up and wave sticks, or approach animals that they do not know.
FOOD ITEMS: Do not bring human or dog food / treats into the dog park. A normally well-behaved dog can jump at or lunge for food, especially
tasty human food, when hungry.
PRACTICE PREVENTION: Learn the 4P warning signs to prevent dog fights:
Posture: A dog's body language can communicate fear, hostility or submission. Learn to read and respond to your own dog's body
language, and others.
Packing: More than 2 or 3 dogs packed together can lead to trouble. Break it up before it starts by leading your dog to a neutral area at least 30
feet away.
Possession: Whether it's you, a ball, or a treat, most dogs will protect what is theirs. Remain aware.
Provoking: If your dog is continuously annoying another dog or dogs, or provoking attention, it's time to leave the park.
FIRST TIME VISITORS TO THE PARK: You may wish to keep your first visit to the dog park rather short to minimize the stress on your pup. At
times, the park can become quite crowded. If you are not sure how your dog will react to the current conditions, don't put pressure on your dog
by forcing it into what it thinks is a threatening situation. Instead, come back at another time when it is less crowded. Leaving early when your
dog is having a good time will make it more likely that your dog will be anxious to return for another visit.
LEASHING YOUR DOG: Keep your dog leashed at all times while outside the fenced dog park area. Even if your pet is under perfect voice
control, for everyone’s safety and well being, dogs should be leashed when not in the park. Dogs must be kept on a leash until the
owners/handlers and dog(s) are inside the double-gated transition area. Leashes should be removed while inside the double-gated transition
area. Some dogs can feel threatened if they are leashed in the presence of unleashed dogs.
ENTERING THE PARK: Do not enter the double-gated transition area if there is already someone in there. Make sure that the gates are secured
in front of and behind you when entering and leaving the park. Quickly move away from the entrance area as you enter. That will help disperse
the group of dogs that will come over to welcome your dog to the park. Move away from the fence so that your dog will not feel cornered or
threatened. This will lessen the problem caused when several off-leash dogs already in the park come running over to greet the new arrival,
perhaps overwhelming the arriving dog. And of course, be sure to ask any owners/handlers at the park to secure their dogs so that you and
your dog can come into the park without a struggle.
YOUR DOG'S EXPERIENCE: Many dogs will be experiencing the off-leash environment for the first time and may not be used to the excitement
and level of energy. Please watch your dog closely. If your dog acts aggressively, please put the dog on a leash immediately and let it "cool
down." It takes time for a new dog to become comfortable with the idea that other dogs all share this neutral environment. Keep in mind that
everyone at the park wants the same thing - socialized dogs that can have fun playing together. If you are not sure how your dog will react, try to
come to the park when few other dogs are there to keep the intimidation level as low as possible.
SMALL DOG AREA: There is a smaller fenced in area to the right of the entrance for small dogs or shy dogs and puppies under 5 months.
STAY ALERT! Keep your head on a swivel at all times as there will likely be groups of dogs running around the park and having fun. People
standing around are obstructions - a dog being chased may try to run its pursuer into a person in order to gain an advantage. Stay alert!
INJURIES: If another dog injures your dog, get the name, address and phone number of the other dog's owner/handler and the license and
rabies tag number of the dog.
ABOUT CHOKE AND PRONG COLLARS: Remember that choke, prong, or spiked collars are not allowed inside the off-leash area. Each of these
collar types can result in injury to its wearer, another dog, or a person depending on the situation. If a choke collar gets hung up on something
while running, its wearer can become choked. Some dogs, while playing, like to softly bite the back of another dog's neck. Dogs wearing prong
collars receive a much stronger bite during this type of play, while dogs wearing spiked collars can inflict injury.
BE RESPONSIBLE! Be a responsible dog owner - if your pet has a contagious condition, STAY AWAY from the dog park until a Vet has said that
there is no danger to other dogs. For your own dog's and all other dogs' protection, your dog needs to be current on all of their vaccinations.
SCOOP THE POOP: Our dog park is equipped with a waste receptacle and plenty of bags, so please use them! Please clean up after your own
pet and while visiting, help pick up any "orphan poop" that someone else might have missed.
DIGGING: Owners must stop their dogs from digging and are responsible for quickly filling in any holes or repairing any damage their dog
causes.
CLEAN UP: Please do your part in keeping the play area clean. Trash, cigarette butts (SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED WITHIN THE PARK), and
anything else on the ground may end up in a dog's mouth. Before you drop something on the ground, ask yourself "Would I want my dog to eat
this?"
CHILDREN: Children need to be closely supervised at all times. While they are welcome, child's play is not. This is a playground for dogs, not
children. Be sure to teach your children how to behave properly in a dog park environment. Playful, unsupervised children and playful,
unleashed dogs mixed together could result in injury. Please understand that this area is provided for dogs to interact with other dogs and not
a play ground for children. If you choose to bring your children in the park, you should SUPERVISE THEM VERY CLOSELY!! Teach your children
proper dog park behavior - they should not be allowed to run around, pick up and wave sticks, or approach animals that they do not know.
FOOD ITEMS: Do not bring human or dog food / treats into the dog park. A normally well-behaved dog can jump at or lunge for food, especially
tasty human food, when hungry.
PRACTICE PREVENTION: Learn the 4P warning signs to prevent dog fights:
Posture: A dog's body language can communicate fear, hostility or submission. Learn to read and respond to your own dog's body
language, and others.
Packing: More than 2 or 3 dogs packed together can lead to trouble. Break it up before it starts by leading your dog to a neutral area at least 30
feet away.
Possession: Whether it's you, a ball, or a treat, most dogs will protect what is theirs. Remain aware.
Provoking: If your dog is continuously annoying another dog or dogs, or provoking attention, it's time to leave the park.
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