Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park

Entrance to the Dog Park- large sign reading Fred Quinn Happy Tails Dog Park

Canine Code of Conduct

  • Be friendly! Don't hound other dogs.
  • Shed your leash in the enclosed area but wear it on the way in and out of the park.
  • Don't dig or throw dirt on others.
  • Your person must pick up after you. Don't leave evidence of your presence.
  • Don't spread germs. If you are sick, stay home until you feel better.
  • Have fun, run, play, and wag at will!

Park Etiquette

You are the key to this park's success! To ensure safety and a positive environment for pets and people, please:

  • Quickly clean up your dog's waste. Place it in the bags provided and dispose of it in the trash cans.
  • Fill any holes your dog may dig.
  • Don't bring food (dog or human) into the park, including rawhides, alcohol, or glass bottles. (This is not a training facility but training treats are allowed.)
  • Don't smoke in the park. Cigarette butts are dangerous if eaten by dogs.
  • Don't allow children to run with, shout at, or chase dogs in the park.
  • Immediately leash your dog and remove it from the park if it is showing any signs of aggression.
  • Reserve the small dog area for dogs 30 pounds or less or for larger dogs that are handicapped or elderly.
  • The owner of the dog must be present in the dog park when his or her dog is using the park.
  • No owner or person under 18 is allowed in the park unless accompanied by a person 18 years of older.
  • Each owner is limited to 2 dogs in the park at one time.
  • The dog park cannot be used by anyone who is engaged in commercial dog walking, dog care, or dog training services.
  • Dogs must wear collars and current rabies tags while in the park. Choke, prong, or any other type of clip collars are not allowed. Flat buckle or breakaway collars are recommended for use in the park.
  • Female dogs in heat are not permitted in the park.
  • Owner is defined as a person who owns, possesses, keeps, or has permanent or temporary care or custody of a dog.
  • Dogs under four months of age are not allowed in the park.

For assistance, please contact Animal Control at 405-427-6640 or Parks and Recreation Department 405-739-1293.

 

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Dog playing in a water puddle.
Three dogs running around the dog park.
Several dogs playing in the doggie pool.