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Dog Park Rules

The Marblehead Dog Park is a privilege not a right. Therefore we ask all users of the park to comply with the dog park rules for the benefit of everyone. Experience by professionals, as well as by people with intimate knowledge of dog behavior agree that the rules, while extensive, are necessary and required for the safety of the dogs and dog owners alike. Marblehead Animal Control will be monitoring the dog park to ensure that all dogs are licensed and that all users are complying with the dog park rules.

General

1. Dog Park hours are sunrise to sunset
2. Dog Park users and dog owners assume all risks related to dog park use
3. Owners must remain with and watch their dog(s) at all times
4. Dogs must be restrained on a leash when arriving and leaving the dog park and park gates must remain closed except when entering and leaving
5. Dogs must be unleashed in the dog park, and prong, spike or choke collars must be removed

Dogs

1. Dogs must be healthy, fully immunized and licensed in the town of Marblehead with the registration tag displayed on the collar
2. Female dogs in heat, injured dogs or dogs with open wounds are not allowed
3. Intact male dogs must be closely supervised
4. Dogs with a known history of, or exhibiting dangerous behavior are prohibited
5. Dogs showing aggressive behavior must be immediately removed
6. Puppies must be at least 4 months of age
7. The dog park is divided into a smaller area for little and sedentary dogs and a larger area for big dogs, active dogs and tough little dogs

Owners

1. Owners must immediately clean up after their dogs. Owners who do not are subject to a fine of $50 per Town Ordinance
2. No smoking or eating is permitted within the fenced area (cigarette butts and wrappers are tempting treats for dogs but may be harmful)
3. Children under 10 are not allowed in the. No carriages/strollers are allowed.
4. Children must not run or chase after dogs in the park
5. Shoes must be worn and no glass containers or toys are permitted
6. No dog grooming or professional dog training are permitted
7. No animals other than dogs are allowed
8. No digging is allowed. Owners must fill in any holes or repair any surface damage caused by their dogs
9. No more than 3 dogs are allowed per person