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What is a dog park? A dog park is a park for dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners.parkdogs

Dog Parks are for people too!

Why do we need dog parks? Provides an opportunity for dog owners to socialize, meet new friends with similar interest: dogs Provides a safe, fenced-in area to let your dog run, socialize and play, unleashed – legally A social and exercised dog makes a better neighbor, barks less, less aggressive, more tolerant, friendlier Prevents off-leash dogs from running loose and infringing on the rights of others, such as children or those fearful of dogs Promotes responsible pet ownership by enforcement of dog control laws, licensing and shots, making for safer, healthier neighborhoods Great outdoor family activity, encourages an active lifestyle Gives persons with limited mobility, or the elderly, the opportunity to allow their dogs to get exercise, or watch dogs at play Provides a place for animal related events, demonstrations, and adoptions Makes your community more attractive to those people and businesses that want to relocate here Most large cities have at least one dog park and soon realize they need many more; it is almost expected of a city

What do you need for a dog park? Fence

A Benches

A Pavilion Picnic tables

Trees, lots of trees

A Water Fountain Maybe a hose

A Decorative entry Double gates

a Trash containers and poop bag stands

What would we like? Playground and agility equipment

a Water feature or swimming pools

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Why put a dog park on the river? The idea for a riverfront dog park has been in the works for years. It appears in the city’s 2009 Clyde Fant Parkway Recreational Plan and in the parish’s Red River Master Plan.

a We can use Red River Waterway Commission $

Why Stoner Boat Launch Facility? We have over 5 acres to work with

a It’s a highly active area for recreation Next to the bike/walking trail

a Next to the Skateboard Park

a Near Mountain Bike Trails and Disc Golf

a Near the Veteran’s Memorial area

a It has bathrooms and the Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Substation is on the premises.

Near ball fields and play areas

Close to apartments and town homes

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a Easy access from major streets

In the Downtown Development District Close to the other projects using Red River Waterway Commission, downtown

Who will police the dog park? You will! Dog park users generally take pride in their dog parks and will follow the rules. If help is needed, call the proper authorities.

How can I be sure dog park dogs are healthy? Veterinarian records will need to be shown to get a special tag that must be worn on the collar. There will be a small fee for this annual tag. New electronic ideas may be forthcoming.

What about dogs fighting? When dogs are not on their own territory they don’t act territorial and aggressive When dogs aren’t tethered to you by a leash they don’t feel they have to protect you; leashed dogs feel vulnerable causing aggression

Being designed now! Lloyd Overdyke is the Landscape Architect, we’re looking for your ideas, “SPEAK”!

The Shreveport Dog Park Alliance thanks you for your interest! “It’s a dog meet dog world”