Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, fenced park for all to enjoy. Please help to ensure you and others have a good time by following the posted rules and observing the following guidelines:
Pay attention – know where your pups are and what they are doing at all times. Be ready to intervene, fill holes they dig and pick up their poop.
Read dogs’ body language. A dog at play has relaxed ears, a wagging tail, and may “play bow” with his front end down to the ground. Upset hounds hold their tails at half-mast or between their legs. Their ears are pinned back, and their pupils shrink so you can see the whites of the eyes. A dog that’s ready to rumble will be tense, hold his head high, and will lean forward. His ears will point up or forward, too. While growls and barks are common in play, snarling with lips curled back isn’t. If you see these danger signs, redirect the dog with a toy or make a loud noise and take your dog to another area or leave the park.
Know what to do if a fight breaks out. Despite your best efforts, it can happen. Make sure you’re ready:
Interrupt with an environmental distraction, such as throwing water on them or putting a barrier between them. Or throw a blanket or coat over one. Do not reach in with hands to grab a collar, you’ll likely get bit. Approach the dogs from the rear. Gently grab their back legs at the top of the leg and lift them up like a wheelbarrow, then start moving back. Quickly separate the dogs and get them each under firm control. Discipline with a time out. Make sure both dogs are safe and check for injuries. If injured, seek veterinary attention immediately. It is often impossible to place the blame entirely on one dog. Share contact info. with the other dog’s owner and make arrangements to share the cost of medical care.
Discourage the following rude behaviors:
Rushing the gate – teach your dog to wait until the gate is closed before greeting newcomers.
Humping/mounting other dogs – this behavior can lead to fighting.
Jumping up on humans
Excessive Barking
Peeing on the water buckets or chairs – please be kind to us all by rinsing the soiled item. There are 4 water spigots in the park.
Most of all, encourage your dogs to play and have a great time!