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DOG PARK RULES Failure to follow rules can result in revocation of the Dog Park Permit • USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. • OPEN TUESDAY THRU SUNDAY, 7AM TO 8PM. CLOSED ON MONDAYS UNTIL 1PM. PARK MAY BE CLOSED (UNANNOUNCED) FOR MAINTENANCE OR AT DIRECTOR’S DISCRETION. • EACH DOG MUST BE A PERMITTED MEMBER OF LAFRENIERE DOG PARK (available in office). • CHILDREN UNDER 10 ARE PROHIBITED; CHILDREN BETWEEN 10 AND 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. NO CHILDREN’S TOYS ALLOWED. • ALL DOGS MUST HAVE CURRENT RABIES AND OTHER VACCINES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW. • DOGS MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED. • FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL DOG PARK RULES MAY RESULT IN A SUMMONS AND PERMANENT FORFEITURE OF DOG PERMIT. • OWNER/HANDLER MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR DOG AND PUT LITTER IN TRASH RECEPTACLES.",REQUIRED,"➢ Dog must wear a valid dog license and be current on vaccinations. ➢ Owners/handlers are responsible and liable for the actions and behavior of their dogs. ➢ Owners/handlers must not leave dog unattended. ➢ Owner/handle must control dog at all times. Dogs showing aggression must be leashed and immediately removed from the Dog Park by owner/handler. ➢ Owners/handlers must supervise dog at all times -- remain inside fenced area, with leash in hand, and within view and voice control of dog. ➢ Dogs must be leashed when preparing to leave and while outside the enclosed area. Dogs must be off leash when in the Dog Park. ➢ Any dog bite must be reported to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department and JPAWS (Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Services). ➢ Dog Park gates must be closed immediately after entering or exiting the Park. Do not hold open gates for others to enter. You must be a member to use the Lafreniere Park Dog Park. (Ordinance 26376) ➢ The gate to the Dog Park must remain closed except when entering or departing. ",PROHIBITED:,"➢ Animals other than dogs ➢ Dogs younger than four (4) months ➢ Dogs that are ill or sick ➢ More than three (3) dogs per owner/handler at one time ➢ Dog treats, snacks, rawhide and food/edibles of any sort. No human food allowed. ➢ Balls and toys of any type ➢ Spike, pronged, shock or choke collars ➢ Allowing dogs to form packs ➢ Allowing dog to bully another/ aggressive behavior ➢ Digging – Owner/handler must stop dog from digging and must fill any hole ➢ Dogs over 22 lbs. in the small-dog area ➢ Smoking, or tobacco, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or firearms. ➢ Glass containers ➢ Running, jogging, and the use of bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, strollers or scooters. ➢ Chasing or playing with a dog in the park without an owner’s/ handler’s permission. ➢ Excessive cell phone usage. You must pay attention to your dog and give them your full attention.