Rules & Regulations

GENERAL

• Park hours: Dawn to dusk daily (except during DPW park maintenance)

• Small Dog Area: For dogs weighing less than 30 pounds

• Large Dog Area: For dogs weighing 30 pounds or more

• Youth from 6 to 14 years: Must be accompanied by an adult in Large & Small Dog Areas

• Mobility assistance devices: Permitted in all park areas

• Park stewards: Assist with safe park operations – please follow their instructions

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FOR SAFETY, DOGS MUST:

• Be licensed; ID & current rabies tag must be displayed on collar or harness at all times in dog park

• Be leashed in parking area, then unleashed in lobby before entering Large or Small Dog Areas

• Be accompanied by a handler who is at least 15 years of age, within handler’s view & under voice control at all times

• Be healthy & free of contagious diseases/parasites

• Not be subject to quarantine

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OWNERS/HANDLERS MAY:

• Use dog toys

• Provide training treats in Large/Small Dog Areas but not dog food

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OWNERS/HANDLERS MUST:

• Clean up after dogs immediately & dispose of dog waste properly

• Remain inside enclosure with their dog(s) with line of sight and ability to control with voice commands

• Keep possession of a leash for each dog

• Keep gates closed except when entering or exiting, and avoid congregating near gates

•  Immediately remove a dog – without debate – at first sign of aggressive behavior toward other dogs/people, if  excessively barking, mounting other dogs, demonstrating toy aggression or disruptive behavior related to the presence of toys, or ordered to leave by a Park Steward, Animal Control Officer or Police Officer

• Refrain from touching another person’s dog without permission from the owner/handler

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NOT ALLOWED IN PARK:

Children under 6 years

Dogs under 4 months

Animals other than dogs

Retractable leashes

Prong, pinch, spiked, or choke collars

Dogs in heat

Smoking or using e-cigarettes

Dog grooming

Digging holes (please fill holes in)

More than 3 dogs per handler

Food, glass/breakable containers, alcohol & children’s toys

Bicycles, scooters, strollers, skateboards & similar

Unsafe, violent, disruptive, harassing, threatening, or abusive behavior

Profane, vulgar, or obscene language

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In event of a human emergency, please call 911 immediately.

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In event of incidents, injuries, bites, or disruptive conduct by dogs or people, call the Brewster Police Department at (508) 896-7011.

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In event of incidents, injuries, bites, or disruptive conduct by dogs or people, call the Brewster Police Department at (508) 896-7011. In all instances regardless of the gravity of incident, please ALWAYS submit an incident report form, which will notify the Friends of Brewster Dog Park board of directors and the Town Administrator