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The
Wethersfield Dog Park is now open and has had lots of
visitors
The dog
park is a new concept and many dog owners have never been to
a dog park before. Safety is the number one concern
and we need everyone’s help to make it a safe place for
humans as well as the dogs.
Here are some helpful
hints for users.
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
that your children could be considered an interruption in
dog play. If you choose to bring your children within 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.
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. You
may wish to keep your first visit to the dog park rather
short to minimize the stress on your pup. 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, many non-dog people have fears and any dog
off-leash outside the fenced area violates the Town's Leash
Law. 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.
FOOD
ITEMS: Do not bring human or dog food / treats
into the dog park. Many dogs are on diets to keep
their weight under control. Some dogs have food allergies
and that treat might make a dog ill. A normally
well-behaved dog can jump at or lunge for food, especially
tasty human food, when hungry.
Please be sure to read the rules before entering the park
and don’t forget to bring water for your dog.
Watering stations are provided.
You can find more helpful hints by visiting the "Helpful
Hints for 1st Timers Page"
Thank you for making the dog
park a safe place for everyone!
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