Amenities

Dog Park Rules & Regulations It is very important that you and your dog follow the rules. These rules have been established to assure the safety of all dogs and dog owners who enter the dog parks. 1. Entry into the dog park is at the risk of the dog owners or handlers. Dog owners or handlers are responsible and liable for any damage to property, persons, or other animals caused by their dog(s). 2. All dogs must remain on leash until they are inside the dog park. Once the dog is off leash, the owner or handler must keep the leash with them at all times. The official dog park tag must be displayed at all times. Acceptable collars inside the dog park are flat buckle, limited slip/martingale or snap. A harness may be worn instead of a collar. 3. Dog owners or handlers shall not have more than two (2) dogs in the dog park at one time. All dogs shall be accompanied and supervised by an adult owner or handler at all times. Dog owners or handlers shall remove their dog(s) at the first sign of aggressive behavior. 4. The small dog area is limited to dogs weighing less than 30 pounds. This area has been created for those dog owners whose small dogs may not feel comfortable around larger dogs in the main area. If small dog owners are comfortable letting their small dog play in the main area, then they may do so. 5. All dogs must have current Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Bordetella (Kennel Cough) vaccinations. A Rabies tag must be worn and displayed by all dogs at all times and the dog owner or handler is required to carry vaccination records. It is also recommended that dogs be on a flea and heartworm preventative medication. 6. All dogs must be licensed through Shelby County Animal Control as required by Shelby County Fiscal Court. 7. Do not bring a dog into the dog park that you know to be ill with a viral infection (kennel cough, Parvo, Distemper), a parasitic infection (worms, fleas, ticks), or has any open wounds. 8. All owners or handlers must pick up any waste left by their dog(s) to ensure cleanliness and to avoid potential health risks. Failure to do so may result in loss of park privileges. Bags have been provided, so please use them. 9. Children under the age of 10 are not allowed in the dog park. Children over the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult. 10. Food (both human and canine varieties) and glass containers are not allowed inside the dog park. Smoking is also prohibited within the dog park (cigarette butts can be very harmful if a dog swallows them). Please place all litter into the provided trash receptacles. 11. Dogs under four months of age are not permitted in the dog park. This is for their own safety, as puppies under four months old usually do not have fully developed immune systems and have not completed a full program of vaccinations. 12. Female dogs in heat may not enter the dog park. 13. Dogs, owners, and park users creating a disturbance or violating posted rules must immediately leave the dog park if requested by law enforcement personnel, park personnel, or their designated agents. 14. Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks and Recreation Board reserves the right to close the dog park for maintenance and repairs as needed.