Well-behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes, accompanied by their owners, are welcome to Dog Days of Summer from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, at the Spearfish Recreation and Aquatics Center. The pools are open for the pooches to swim, chase tennis balls, and enjoy some time in the water before the pools are drained for the season. Owners are asked to bring leashes, tennis balls, bags to clean up after their dogs, and a donation to benefit the Western Hills Humane Society.
Pet owners are responsible for their dogs and their behavior during the event; the safety of all attendees (human and canine!) is paramount, so owners should consider whether their dog is comfortable around other animals/people, new locations, new situations, etc., before deciding whether to attend.
For more information, call the Rec Center at 605-722-1430.
Owners and handlers are reminded that the relevant rules of the off-leash dog park apply to Dog Days.
Handlers must:
Assume full legal responsibility for their dogs and any personal injury caused by them
Be 18 years or older
Bring no more than two dogs
Carry a leash for each dog in your care
Remain inside the fenced area within full view, able to use voice control, and maintain total supervision of your dog(s) at all times
Pick up and dispose of your dog’s waste in the provided receptacles
Children 12-17 years old must be accompanied by an adult, and children younger than 12 must have direct supervision
Dogs must:
Be at least 6 months old
Be leashed when entering and leaving the water park
Be healthy and have current rabies tag and dog license fastened to collar
Dogs in heat are not allowed at the event
Not bark on a continuous or frequent basis
Be removed at the first sign of aggression against other dogs or people
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