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Dog Park Rules

1. ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK!
2. CLEAN UP after your dog(s)! Dispose of waste in cans provided.
3. Dogs must be wearing a current rabies tag and City of Northlake pet tag. Owner must be wearing their Dog Park Permit. Permit applications available at City Hall or online.
4. Dog owners not complying with rules will be subject to fines of up to $1,000. Periodic monitoring and video surveillance will be conducted by the City of Northlake Police and Leyden Animal Control.
5. NO DOGS KNOWN TO BE AGGRESSIVE toward people or other dogs (or exhibiting any threatening behavior) may enter the park. Leash your dog immediately if aggressive behavior is observed at which time your dog may need to be removed from the park.
6. Handlers can be held CRIMINALLY LIABLE for any injury inflicted by their dog(s), to humans or other dogs!
   Under "The Ryan Armstrong Law" Public Act 093-0548 (Illinois State law)
7. Homeowners/Renter's insurance strongly recommended!
8. Dogs must be under VOICE CONTROL at all times!
9. CLOSELY SUPERVISE your dog(s) and be within view. Do not leave your dog(s) unattended.
10. Leash your dog(s) while entering/exiting the park.
11. Handlers must have LEASH IN HAND when their dog is off leash.
12. No Children under the age of 11 years of age. Children 11-17 must be accompanied by an ADULT.
13. Maximum 3 dogs per handler.
14. NO CHOKE/PINCH COLLARS allowed in the park.
15. No ELECTRONIC training devices are allowed.
16. Female dogs in HEAT are not allowed.
17. NO UN-NEUTERED MALE dogs over 1 year old.
18. NO FOOD, Rawhides, or Pig ears allowed as dog fights may result.
19. DO NOT allow dogs to DIG.

Remember, these rules are for you and your dog's safety! Anyone not obeying these rules may be asked to LEAVE THE PARK by anyone!

In case of emergency, call 911.