Ensure your dog’s park visit does not negatively impact the park, wildlife or other visitors.
Protect your dog. Leashed dogs are less likely to run away or be injured. Protect wildlife. Dogs naturally give chase, even to things they shouldn’t, such as deer, elk, bears and rattlesnakes. Protect yourself. You are legally responsible if your unleashed dog attacks another dog or person.
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Respect others. Dogs are unpredictable. Your dog may be friendly, but other people and dogs may not want your dog to approach them. Be respectful of others’ safety and comfort.
Protect the environment. Dog waste doesn’t break down like wild animal waste. Dog waste pollutes our soil and water. Protect public health. Dog waste contains harmful organisms like E. coli, giardia, salmonella, roundworms, hookworms and cryptosporidium. All of these can be passed on to people and other animals through surface water run-off or on the bottom of a shoe. Protect the park experience. Poop smells and is a terrible waste of scenery.
