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DOG ETIQUETTE
When walking with your dog on-leash or off-leash always carry a bag and pickup after them.
Etiquette for off-leash areas Newton has no formal policy about dog and owner etiquette in off-leash areas. The following is a collection of reasonable guidelines from other communities:
Clean up after your dog.
Bring more bags than you need.
Pickup up any abandoned poop you see.
Dog owners must maintain effective verbal control of their dogs and always be able to see their dogs when off-leash.
Dogs should be trained not to jump up on others.
Dogs that bark excessively should be quieted or removed from the off-leash area.
Dogs should wear a collar with identification at all times.
Remove prong collars before entering park.
Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated, healthy (have no contagious conditions or diseases), and be parasite-free.
Dogs should be at least 4 months old before enjoying an off-leash area.
Dogs in heat should not be brought to an off-leash area.
The number of dogs per person should be limited to three.
Dogs should be leashed prior to entering and leaving the off-leash area.
Owners should have a leash visible at all times.
Don't allow dogs to dig holes, and fill them in if they do.
Stay off ballfields, playgrounds, and other sensitive areas when they are saturated from rain.
Keep dogs leashed when city workers are in the parks.
Dogs that show continued aggression toward people or dogs should be removed immediately.
Dogs must not chase or disturb wildlife or enter sanctuaries and/or sensitive open spaces (such as gardens).
You are personally liable for any damage or injury your dog inflicts or receives.
