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Dog Park Safety and Etiquette Guidelines

  • Bring only neutered or spayed dogs and only if they are older than four months of age.
  • Make sure your dog is healthy and up-to-date on vaccinations (we recommend Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Bordetella, and Influenza) and has a valid license.
  • Make sure your dog recently had a negative fecal test. Because of zoonotic risk, GWLAH, CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) recommend testing fecal twice yearly.
  • Bring water and a portable bowl to drink from - but not food.
  • Keep a collar on your dog. Even though your dog will be off leash in the park, it is important that your pet has a collar on at all times. A quick release clasp collar is the safest option for inside a dog park. Leashed dogs may feel defensive. Keep leash in hand to escort your dog in and out of park.
  • On very warm days reconsider bringing your dog to the park, or avoid the dog park during peak temperature hours, usually between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
    The first visit to the park should be during a quiet time to see how your dog acclimates to the setting.
  • Obey all posted rules and regulations.
  • Check out the moods of the other dogs playing in park before entering.
  • Pay attention to your dog at all times.
  • Scoop your dog’s poop. Intestinal parasites pass through fecal to other pets and can contaminate soil.
  • Look for signs of overheating, including profuse and rapid panting, a bright red tongue, thick drooling saliva, and lack of coordination. If any of these symptoms occur, take your dog to GWLAH immediately.
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