- You are liable for damage or injury inflicted by your dog(s) (SMC 18.12.080).
- You must be in control of your dog(s) at all times (SMC 18.12.080).
- Dogs To come and play in off-leash areas, you need to be licensed and vaccinated (SMC 9.25.080 and 12.18.080).
- You must muzzle dogs that exhibit dangerous or aggressive behavior; biting, fighting, and excessive barking are not allowed (SMC 9.25.024).
- You must leash your dog when it is outside the off-leash area; you must carry a leash for each dog while you are inside the off-leash area (SMC 9.25.084 and 12.18.080).
- Remove your dog's pinch or choke collar before entering the off-leash area. (Ed. note: This is because when dogs tussle they can get tangled up in them and get seriously hurt)
- You must clean up after your dog(s) and deposit feces in the containers at the site, and you must visibly carry scoop equipment (SMC 9.25.082 and 18.12.080).
- You must closely supervise young children.
- Bring food into off-leash areas at your own risk.
- Leave bicycles outside off-leash area.
- Unattended dogs are not allowed in off-leash areas.
- Female dogs in heat are not allowed in off-leash areas (SMC 9.25.084).
- Puppies younger than four months of age are not allowed in off-leash areas. (Ed. note: Among other things, they don't have the proper vaccinations yet)
- Owners who see unattended dogs or other rule violations should call Animal Control at 206-386-7387, Extension 2.
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