DFL "Best Friends"

Off-Leash Dog Park

 All persons applying to be a member of the off-leash dog park must abide by all Park Rules and Regulations.

 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:

         Cost:   $250 annually.

 Park Hours: Dawn to Dusk.

 Application Process:

All dogs must be inoculated, neutered and social.  All applicants must attend a dog park membership orientation and canine behavior workshop.

 Dog Temperament Evaluation: 

All dogs temperaments are evaluated to determine social ability with dogs and people.

 Canine Behavior Workshop:

All members attend a canine behavior workshop where behavior, body postures, communication, and canine pack structure are discussed.

 SAFETY FOR THE PARK

 Rules promote good etiquette.  Disregard of any rule may result in a grievance being filed against any member.  Grievances will be reviewed by the Dogs for Life, Inc. Board of Directors and may result in Membership being revoked.

RULES:

1.  Only pre-approved dogs may enter park.  Dogs must wear a buckle collar when in the park.  (No choker, spike or electronic collars)

2.  Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the park.        

3.  Dogs are not allowed to chase people.    

4.  Members assume liability for any non-member person invited to the park.

5.  Dogs are not allowed to dig.  If dogs do dig owners must immediately fill holes.

6.  Owners must clean up after their dogs and must deposit waste in receptacles.

7.  Dogs over 6 months old must be neutered and, no puppies under 4 months of age.

8.   If your dog acts aggressive, you must leash your dog and immediately leave the park.

9. No dog can be in the park without an adult in attendance.  No more than two dogs may be brought into the park by any individual.

10. Do not leave the park gates open, watch for dogs so that they do not escape from the fenced areas.  Owners are responsible for ensuring that their dogs do not escape from fenced area.

11. No bicycles, skateboards, skaters, scooters or motorized devices - except wheelchairs.

12. No food, alcohol, smoking, or glass containers and no sticks allowed in park.

13. Children under 8 years of age are not to be brought into the park. At no time should anyone run or chase dogs.

14. Park hours must be observed.

15. Members must treat each other and dogs with respect at all times.  No threatening, rude or abusive behavior allowed.

16.  No toys allowed in the Park.

APPLICATION 

Name: ____________________________ 

Address: __________________________

City: _______________ Zip ___________

Phone: ____________________________  

E-Mail: ___________________________

Dog's Name: _______________________

Dog's Breed: _______________________

Age: ____________     Male    Female  

Vet's Name: ________________________

     I, the undersigned, in consideration of enrollment to participate in the “Best Friends” Off-Leash Dog Park hereby agree that I release the 4-H Dog Master’s Club, Dogs for Life, Inc. Board of Directors or volunteers and waive any right that I may have in the law to recover medical, property or bodily injury damages for any liability regardless of cost, provided that liability is due to ordinary negligence (this release does not contemplate wanton, willful or malicious conduct) as a result of any injury I may sustain from any other dog or my own dog(s), or any other personal property, upon the property of the Dogs for Life, Inc. Dog Park..

   I further agree and assume the risk for participating in programs at the “Best Friends” off-leash dog park where there are dogs whose temperament may be unpredictable.

     I also assume full responsibility for any injury that may occur to me, to my dog(s), or my property.  I waive any right that I may have to institute legal proceedings to recover cost of any kind.

     I have read this paper and am fully aware that this contract constitutes a waiver and release of any injury to me, my dog(s), or other property.  I hereby certify that I am over 21 years of age, sober, and of sound state of mind.

Owner’s Signature                               Date

Referred by: ___________________________

Application Approval

I have read, signed and understand the “Off-Leash” Dog Park Application.

§  I understand that all dogs can bite.  I realize I am responsible for my dog’s safety and assume all risks for myself and my dog for injury, loss or theft.

§  I have attended the Canine Behavior Workshop.  I understand there may be situations where my dog is not compatible with other dogs in the park.

§  The dog described on this application has attended the temperament evaluation.

§  I agree to remove my dog from the park if at any time it is found to be incompatible with a dog or person already in the park upon my arrival.

§  My dog is currently vaccinated.  I understand vaccinations are required yearly.

Evaluator’s Signature                         Date

To be signed on Dog Park Orientation Date

What is a Dog Park

In 1999, the IR Co. 4-H Dog Master’s Club selected an off-leash dog park as its community service project.

Dogs for Life, Inc. is a private, non-profit, tax-deductible 501(c) (3) organization.  Dogs for Life, Inc. ownes and manages the “Best Friends” Off-Leash Dog Park.

Mission Statement

“A non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of life for people and dogs through training assistance and pet therapy dogs and owning an off-leash dog park.”

§  Its purpose is to promote responsible pet ownership by providing a safe, clean environment for dogs to exercise off leash and socialize with one another.

§  To provide educational workshops on dog behavior and dog obedience.

§  To be a model dog park for governmental organizations to emulate in our city, county and even nationally.

§  Dog Park operating and property maintenance cost are paid by annual membership fees and donations. 

§  You can help with costs by having your name, your dog’s name or your business name recognized on a “Donor Bone” on the Dog Park Donor Bone Display at the Dog Park for all to enjoy.

Presents The

ASSISTANCE DOG TRAINING FOR HEARING IMPAIRED AND MOBILITY CHALLENGED PEOPLE

PET ASSISTED THERAPY TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS

AND THEIR DOGS