DOG PARK NEWS
Projects Moving Forward
The Dog Park is in full operation, since it was posted on Google, we have had many tourists passing through.
The large dog area is 30k sq'. The small dog area 10k sq'.
The park is handicapped accessible.
Please see the Dog Park Rules listed below.
To help with continued improvements, please go to http://www.communityfund.org
Click on ‘Donate Funds’; then scroll down and click on ‘Donate Now’. Scroll down and
fill in the blanks. The Dog Park fund is called ‘Craig Park Dog Park’.
Or, donations can be sent to Painted Post 261 Steuben St 14870 Attn: Dog Park
DOG PARK RULES
Use of this park constitutes your agreement with the following:
General
Hours: 24 hrs, may be closed as conditions require
Detailed Dog Park Rules
These rules are very common nationwide, since the Dog Park has been added on Google there are tourist all summer passing through from many states CA. CO. UT. MN. TX. FL. MA. CT. many downstate NY. they read the rules and confirm that these are what they see everywhere.
Dogs must be current with all vaccinations
Must have current license
Must have on leash entering and exiting
No Puppies under 4 months
NO children 12 yrs and under, reasons are many dogs that visit here DO NOT like kids. When a dog owner pulls up to visit and sees a kid they leave.
also, for safety of kids. IT’S A DOG PARK NOT a playground (many dog parks actually require no one under 16, some no one under 18yr)
Aggressive dogs are not permitted
Owners MUST be in the park within view of their dog
NO dog food or people food
Must pickup and dispose of in bin outside of gated area
NO choke collars, reason being when dogs get playing and their collars could become entangled causing vicious fighting
ALL pets must be fixed, reason, they become aggrieve and also create a hostile environment
NO roller blades or boards of any type. (I actually saw this really!!)
Absolutely NO strollers, (when dogs go into their puppy runs, they can hit the stroller and become injured) IT’S A DOG PARK
NO EXCESSIVE BARKING, (This gets other dogs going, also not good for the neighborhood)
Wheel chairs are permitted, the fiber on Large side is designed for wheel chairs, small side is compacted for wheel chairs. Both sides Large and Small are (Handicap assessable)
OTHER SPECIAL NOTES
When entering QUICKLY move away from entrance area. Stay away from the entrance area, walk around!! That will help disperse the group at entrance. Keep your dog away from entrance when other dogs entering. Most fights happen getting overwhelmed entering gates.
Don’t leave dog on leash once inside. Leash dogs tend to be defensive, other dogs get confused
PAY ATTENTION know where your dog is and what your dog is up to. TEXING is not paying attention. Leads to unsafe conditions, attacks, annoying to people, missed poops
Do not brush or otherwise groom pets inside park
Each handler is LEGALLY responsible for his or her dog. The COMMUNITY will assume no responsibility of any injuries to humans or animals. ALL handlers MUST remain in the park at all times.
To maintain a safe and fun environment for all breeds, temperaments, and sizes, most parks have a basic set of rules. “Dog Park Etiquette” is advisable to follow. Be sure to check out the rules typically posted at every Dog Park entrance in the country.
FINAL NOTE
Craig Park Dog Park is an additional amenity to the Village of Painted Post reutilizing abandon tennis courts and small parcel of unused land, designed and built by a Village Trustee. Painted Post has very little control over the Dog Park. (DO NOT call the Village for any reason) The Village DOES NOT FUND any portion of the Dog Park. It runs on donations ONLY. (see posted web site or RED pole in center) There is a Coordinator/Project Manager. (name posted) also a committee. If people miss use or do not comply with RULES, you will be told to leave. No niceties, your disrespecting all that has been accomplished. We lose control of the park will result in closing. This has been a very successful addition to the Craig Park. Let’s keep it in good standing.
For social network you can visit Craig Park Dog Park on Facebook, there is a playmate page also,
Working on future surveillance cameras so everyone can view who’s at the park
Violation of these regulations may result in loss of dog park use privileges