Greater Birmingham Dog Park Association
Q: What is a dog park?
A: A dog park is a facility set aside for dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners.
Q: How does a dog park work?
A: Dogs are allowed into the park by a double gated fence to ensure that off-leash dogs inside the park cannot run out. Once the first gate is securely closed, dog and owner may enter into the off-leash area through a second gate.
Dog Park Rules:
For dog parks to be safe, healthy and fun for all, there are rules. Rules will be posted at the entrance of each dog park location. Dog park patrons are encouraged to take responsibility to see that the rules are followed by all. (Hey, peer pressure works!) Each city's dog park rules may vary slightly. Click the link below for a sample of dog park rules: Sample dog park rules.
Links:
Locate dog parks in the USA & Canada:
http://www.dogpark.com/
http://www.dogparkusa.com/
Podcasts from Creative Dog Training about dog parks:
Preparing Your Dog for the Dog Park
Taking Your Dog to the Dog Park
Sampling of dog parks around the country:
Alabama's first dog park in Huntsville, AL: http://www.hsvcity.com/animal/dogpark/rules.html
Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, CA: http://www.dogbeach.org/
Deep Ellum Dog Park @ Downtown Dallas, TX: http://www.deepellumdogpark.com/
Dogwood Park in Kingsport, TN: http://www.kingsportdogpark.com/
Oceanside, CA dog park (operated by the Humane Society): http://www.nchumane.org/about/home.php
Urbana, IL dog park: http://www.urbanaparks.org/facilities/dog_park.html
Lexington, KY has four dog parks: http://www.friendsofthedogpark.org/
Want to see a link to your dog park resource on our website? Email us: barkforapark@yahoo.com.
