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The Xenia (Scout Burnell-Garbrecht) Dog Park is a fenced in partially wooded 2-acre park where dogs are permitted to play off of a leash.
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This page is designed to foster communication and friendships between Xenia Dog Park users. It is here that you and your pup(s) can get to know more about one another! Schedule park visits, and find out what fur-babies belong to what humans when you go! :)
The purpose here is not only to get to know one another, but to also engage in POSITIVE discussions about our dogs. This can be anything from making play dates, asking updates about park conditions (darn rain!), to asking opinions on local vets and dog health issues. Feel free to be a proud owner and post pictures of your dogs, whether they are at the park or not!
**PLEASE refrain from any discriminatory or offensive language or discussions. If you fail to comply, your post will be removed! Keep in mind the privacy of others. Thanks in advance!**
How to make the park a stress free zone:
Please remember to follow the park rules, posted here and at the park entrance. It is especially important to adhere to the rules concerning small dogs and small children—while your small dog or child may be used to large animals in your household, it can never be guaranteed that all the visitors at the park are the same way in return; even took much pressure of a big paw can cause injury, not to mention a dog running at full force. Please take precaution to avoid any unfortunate or tragic events!! Take your dog off the leash in the holding area BEFORE you enter the park. If your dog is aggressive toward other dogs, please keep the safety of all in mind and either don’t come, or find a time to bring your dog when the park is empty.
PLEASE be proactive in picking up your dog’s waste—bags and trash cans are provided, there is no excuse. If you notice an owner has not seen their dog go, either KINDLY make them aware, or better yet, help them out! Someone would surely do the same for you. More often than not, SOMEONE will see your dog relieving him/herself… DON’T BE “THAT” GUY(GAL)!
REMEMBER—dogs must be spayed or neutered to use the park. While not being fixed may not affect your dog’s behavior (unlikely), it will more often than not affect at least one other dog’s behavior, and is a sure trigger for aggression.
Now that the guidelines are in place, let the fun begin! Thanks!
DOG PARK RULES
Scout Burnell-Garbrecht Dog Park
OPEN DAILY DAWN TO DUSK
When using the dog park, please follow these newly revised rules:
•Park users and dog owners assume all risks related to park use.
•Children under the age of 10 years are not permitted in fenced area due to health and safety issues.
•Owners must remain in the paddock with their dog(s) and carry a leash in fenced area.
•Dogs must have current vaccinations* and must wear a collar with current dog license, rabies certification and identification.
•Dogs must be removed at first signs of aggression.
•Dogs that are defined by law (O.R.C. 995.11) as "Dangerous Dogs" or "Aggressive Dogs" are prohibited.
•Dogs in heat are prohibited.
•Owners must scoop the poop - immediately picking up the feces and using the plastic bags and garbage receptacles provided is required.
•Dog handlers must be 16 years of age or older.
•Dogs must be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the paddock areas.
•Choke chains, pronged training collars and studded collars are prohibited.
•All food and treats....human and pet.....are prohibited.
•Children must not play in the dog park.
*Some infections like Leptospirosis and Salmonellosis and many parasitic conditions like Giardiosis and Larval Migrans are communicable to humans.
*It is recommended that your dog be protected by following your veterinarian's instructions and vaccinating for: Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Kennel Cough.
Dog Park Rules: http://gcparkstrails.com/pdfs/Dog%20Park%20Rules.pdf
Adopt a Dog!: http://www.co.greene.oh.us/animal/AC_Adopt.asp
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911.
Greene County Animal Control: http://www.co.greene.oh.us/animal/AC_Contact_Us.htm
Dispatch: 937-562-7400 Director: 937-562-7408
Greene County Sheriff's Office: 937-376-5111
Located in Pierce County Park at intersection of Dayton-Xenia Road and Progress Drive (near address BELOW for GPS)
