We encourage dog owners to read up on dog park etiquette.
Think safety and courtesy. As new dogs are entering and
exiting the run areas, please be sure to move your dog away
from the entrance. A dog who is greeted and sniffed by
numerous dogs at once can become agitated quickly.
Frankfort Bark Park
Dog Park Etiquette and Precautions
Please take the time to read through this and educate yourself about dog parks.
This will help you and your pet enjoy your time at Frankfort Bark Park.
Note: Children 11 and under are not allowed in the run areas.
1) Dogs can be unpredictable and rambunctious. Some dogs don’t respond
well to children running by fast with arms flailing and yelling. Because of this,
we highly recommend not bringing any children into the dog run areas for their
own protection. Children should not handle any dog toys that are lying around in
the park and should always ask the handler before petting a strange dog.
2) Entering and exiting a dog park is a stressful and exciting event for a
dog. Please allow others to enter and exit before you do. This will reduce stress
and confrontations between dogs as they are entering the play areas. Be sure
to securely close all gates behind you for the safety of all
3) After entering the park, let your dog off-leash. Leashed dogs feel
threatened when they are around unleashed dogs. If you are uncomfortable
with letting your dog off-leash, don’t visit the park. If your dog wears a prong
collar, please remove it so other dogs do not get caught on it.
4) Supervise your dog during the entire visit to the park. When a new dog
enters the park, be aware of where your dog is. Having a group of dogs greet
you at the gate can feel threatening to some dogs; don’t allow dogs to
congregate around the entrance. Keep your leash with you at all times.
5) Some dogs like to mount—if yours is one of these, please discourage this
activity at the park to avoid any aggression problems from other dogs.
6) Dog fights are rare in dog parks, but if one does occur, the best method
to break it up is to grab both dogs’ hind legs and direct them in opposite
directions. Block any eye contact the dogs can make with each other. Dogs that
remain unruly towards another dog should be removed immediately.
7) If your dog injures another dog or owner, be sure to give your name and
phone number to the injured party. You are legally and financially responsible
for your dog’s actions and any harm it causes to others.
8) Pick up your dog’s droppings and any “orphaned” droppings; carry extra
bags with you. Bags and waste receptacles will be available. This is your park;
help keep it clean and sanitary for all of our dogs.
Frankfort Bark Park is a Members-Only park. You must purchase a membership
at the Frankfort Park District to gain access for you and your dog. Unauthorized
entries will promptly be reported to the Frankfort Police.
Members are encouraged to call the Police to report an unauthorized entry.
Think safety and courtesy. As new dogs are entering and
exiting the run areas, please be sure to move your dog away
from the entrance. A dog who is greeted and sniffed by
numerous dogs at once can become agitated quickly.
Frankfort Bark Park
Dog Park Etiquette and Precautions
Please take the time to read through this and educate yourself about dog parks.
This will help you and your pet enjoy your time at Frankfort Bark Park.
Note: Children 11 and under are not allowed in the run areas.
1) Dogs can be unpredictable and rambunctious. Some dogs don’t respond
well to children running by fast with arms flailing and yelling. Because of this,
we highly recommend not bringing any children into the dog run areas for their
own protection. Children should not handle any dog toys that are lying around in
the park and should always ask the handler before petting a strange dog.
2) Entering and exiting a dog park is a stressful and exciting event for a
dog. Please allow others to enter and exit before you do. This will reduce stress
and confrontations between dogs as they are entering the play areas. Be sure
to securely close all gates behind you for the safety of all
3) After entering the park, let your dog off-leash. Leashed dogs feel
threatened when they are around unleashed dogs. If you are uncomfortable
with letting your dog off-leash, don’t visit the park. If your dog wears a prong
collar, please remove it so other dogs do not get caught on it.
4) Supervise your dog during the entire visit to the park. When a new dog
enters the park, be aware of where your dog is. Having a group of dogs greet
you at the gate can feel threatening to some dogs; don’t allow dogs to
congregate around the entrance. Keep your leash with you at all times.
5) Some dogs like to mount—if yours is one of these, please discourage this
activity at the park to avoid any aggression problems from other dogs.
6) Dog fights are rare in dog parks, but if one does occur, the best method
to break it up is to grab both dogs’ hind legs and direct them in opposite
directions. Block any eye contact the dogs can make with each other. Dogs that
remain unruly towards another dog should be removed immediately.
7) If your dog injures another dog or owner, be sure to give your name and
phone number to the injured party. You are legally and financially responsible
for your dog’s actions and any harm it causes to others.
8) Pick up your dog’s droppings and any “orphaned” droppings; carry extra
bags with you. Bags and waste receptacles will be available. This is your park;
help keep it clean and sanitary for all of our dogs.
Frankfort Bark Park is a Members-Only park. You must purchase a membership
at the Frankfort Park District to gain access for you and your dog. Unauthorized
entries will promptly be reported to the Frankfort Police.
Members are encouraged to call the Police to report an unauthorized entry.
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| LEARN ABOUT DOG BEHAVIOR AND BITE PREVENTION Frankfort Bark Park believes knowledge = increased safety. As a dog owner and park member, we encourage you to learn more about dog behavior. This can benefit you at the park as well as on a walk in your own neighborhood. An excellent source of information can be viewed at www.doggonesafe.com. This non-profit organization is dedicated to teaching the public about dog behavior, safety and bite prevention. Their website offers many tools including a new, on-line course (with a downloadable demo). There are all types of educational tools for dog owners, educators and children. Thank you for your membership and for being a responsible pet owner by learning more about dog behavior. |
