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March 25, 2003

Dog Park Rules

We would like to make some suggestions for dog park rules to the City of Grand Rapids. Here's a list of some of our ideas, please add your comments or rules by adding a comment below.

1. Dogs must be licensed by Kent County. (This insures that rabies vaccinations are up to date)

2. No dogs allowed that are in heat.

3. All owners at the park must be aware of what their dog is doing at all times and if any problems arise, address it immediately.

4. No dog treats. (This causes problems with many dogs, not just Hobbes!)

5. All waste must be picked up by owner and disposed in provided receptacles.

6. Do not keep your dog on a leash once in the park. Dogs that are on a leash feel vulnerable and will lash out at other dogs, even if it is a friendly dog.

Posted by Gwen at March 25, 2003 08:50 AM

Comments

Here is the list of suggested rules and regulations that Laurel and I turned in yesterday at our meeting with Kurt Kimball.

Suggested rules and regulations to be posted at the entrance to dogparks

Always clean up after your dog.

Keep your eye on your dog. Mischief can happen quickly.

Never leave your dog unattended.

Make sure your dog is current on her shots and has a valid license.

Don’t bring dogs younger than 4 months to the dogpark. They won’t have had all the necessary inoculations that allow them to play safely with other animals.

Don’t bring a female dog in season. Spayed/neutered animals are recommended.

Don’t bring more than three dogs. It subjects parks to overuse, and if they’re not your dogs, you may not have full control over them.

Keep your dog on-leash until you get to the off-leash area.

If your dog becomes unruly or plays rough, leash him and leave immediately.

If you must bring children to a dogpark, supervise them closely.

Don’t smoke or eat while at the dogpark. Cigarette butts and food wrappers are tempting treats to dogs, but bad for them.

Posted by: dottie at March 25, 2003 11:39 AM