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The ideal dog park is a designated, fenced-in area where people
can bring their dogs to play and run off-leash. A dog park can
be a great place to share and distribute information pertaining
to dog care and training. For dog owners with limited mobility,
it can be a place to socialize with other dog owners and exercise
their dogs.
Why have a dog park?
A report on off-leash dog parks by Portland Parks and Recreation
states that "There is a newly identified parks user group:
Dogs and their owners. This user group is drawn to parks for
open space, fresh air, exercise and socialization for themselves
and their pets. Coming to a park is their chosen form of recreation,
much the same as jogging or biking. They are legitimate park
users."
Community benefits:
- Socializes and exercises dogs in a safe environment
- Promotes
responsible pet ownership
- Provides elderly and disabled owners
with an accessible place to exercise their companions
- Enables dogs to legally run off-leash
- Promotes public health
and safety.
Provides a tool for realistic enforcement of dog control laws.
Typical dog park rules:
- Aggressive dogs are not allowed
- Owners are responsible for
cleaning up after their dogs
- Dogs should not be left unattended
- Dogs should be up-to-date
on vaccinations
- No food is allowed in the park
- Small children are not allowed
in the park
- Older children are allowed in the park with a
parent.
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