Dog Park » Rules & Regulations

Notification

Use of the dog park requires assumption of personal risk and acceptance of legal consequences for any injuries caused by the owner or their pets’ actions. Dogs with a history of dangerous behavior are prohibited, and at the first sign of a pet’s aggression the pet must be removed

Rules

  • Clean up of dog waste is required
  • No dogs with a history of dangerous behavior
  • No dogs with an active illness or infection
  • No dogs less than 5 months old
  • No female dogs in heat
  • Close supervision with maintenance of view and control by handler
  • No unattended children less than 12 years
  • No rawhide, treats, or food
  • No choke, pinch, or spike collars
  • Maximum 3 dogs per handler
  • No animals other than dogs
  • No smoking, eating, or glass containers
  • Excessive barking is discouraged
  • Footwear required

This is your Dog Park. Please do your best to be respectful of the facility and considerate to other users. Failure to adhere with Dog Park rules may result in expulsion from the Park and removal of privileges

Regulations & Special Notice

Welcome to the Stoney Creek Dog Park. It is our mission to establish and maintain an off-leash dog park where well-behaved dogs and owners can socialize in a clean, safe environment without disruption to the citizens, wildlife, or property within our community. Dog Park users are to review the established rules and restrictions and abide by them for the mutual benefit of all owners and dogs.
Please review all rules and regulations listed below. Their purpose is to create the best environment for the mutual safety and enjoyment of dogs and their owners at the Dog Park. Failure to adhere to Dog Park rules may lead to expulsion from the Park and loss of privileges.
Beyond these printed regulations, please be respectful of the facility and considerate to others. This is your Dog Park – let’s make it the best place to visit for ourselves, our dogs, and others.

  1. Always scoop your dog’s poop, and place in receptacles provided.
  2. Any dog with a history of aggressive behavior is prohibited from using the Park. If your do shows signs of aggressive behavior after entering the Park (towards people or other dogs), you must remove your dog from the Park immediately.
  3. Puppies must be at least 5 months old and vaccinated before using the Park.
  4. All dogs entering the Park must display their current rabies tag, and their Stoney Creek Dog Park registration tag. No choke, pinch, or spike collars are allowed.
  5. Dogs must be kept on a leash until safely inside the gated area. Dogs must be attended and kept in sight under voice control by their handler. Handlers must have their leash available at all times.
  6. To avoid dog fights, please do not have treats or food of any type in the Dog Park area.
  7. The Dog Park is for dog play; for this reason children under 15 years of age must have adult supervision at all times. It is important that the children do not agitate or overexcite any dog, and should avoid dogs they do not know.
  8. Female dogs in heat are prohibited from using the Dog Park.
  9. Do not bring any glass containers into the dog area.
  10. If you see your dog digging, please stop it. If a hole has been dug please fill it.
  11. A maximum of two (2) dogs per handler is allowed in the dog area.
  12. Remember, this is a dog park. All other animals are prohibited from using the area.
  13. If your dog has a contagious condition, stay away. You may wish to consult with your veterinarian to get advice on other vaccinations such as Bordatella (Kennel Cough), Distemper, Parvovirus, etc. before using the dog park.
  14. Shoes must be worn at all times (that is for the humans)
  15. Some dogs are big talkers; please discourage excessive barking when possible.
  16. Each handler is legally responsible for his or her dog; therefore, each handler is responsible for supervision and behavior of his or her animal at all times.

In addition to the official dog park rules, here are some suggestions you should consider to make your visit to the dog park a success.

First time users should consider coming at off-peak times (usually weekdays before 3 – 5pm) for their initial visit. Ask experienced dog park users about how to ease your dog’s initial stress of entering the dog park for the first time. It may be helpful to first visit without your dog and observe the dog park users. If you are not sure how your dog will react to he current conditions, do not force your dog into a stressful situation. Instead, come back at another time when the park is less crowded.

In entering or leaving the off-leash area, do not enter the transition area while someone is already in it. This will eliminate the possibility of both gates being opened at the same time.

To avoid your dog from being overwhelmed upon arrival at the park, move away from the entrance shortly after entering. This will help disperse the group of dogs that will come over to welcome your dog into the park. Move away from the fence so that your dog will not feel cornered.

One of the primary goals of a dog park is to socialize dogs to have good manners. We should always be considerate of others so the dog park will be an enjoyable, healthy, and educational experience for handlers and dogs.