• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Sarasota Dog

  • Home
  • Advertise
  • About Us
    • Contact
  • Paw Parks
    • Overview of Sarasota County Paw Parks
    • Park Maps and Locations
    • Paw Park Rules
    • Paw Park Etiquette
    • 17th Street Paw Park
    • Arlington Paw Park
    • Brohard Paw Park and Dog Beach
    • Lakeview Paw Park
    • Woodmere Paw Park
    • Reviews & Articles
    • On-Leash Dog Friendly
    • Friends of the Paw Parks
  • Recipes
  • Reviews
    • Products
    • Books
  • Doggie Directory
    • Sarasota Animal Advocacy Groups
    • Animal Ambulance and Transport
    • Animal Communications
    • Artists for Pet Portraits
    • Boarding
    • Canine Massage
    • Complementary Veterinary Medicine
    • Emergency Care
    • Daycare
    • Dining with Your Dog
    • Dog Food and Supplies
    • Sarasota Dog Grooming
    • Dog Waste Management
    • Grief Support for Pet Loss
    • Hotels – Pet Friendly
    • Lost and Found Pets
    • Online Boutiques
    • Pet Sitters Sarasota
    • Pet Photographers
    • Tasty Dog Treats with a Twist
    • Trainers
  • Shelters and Rescues
  • Pet Loss
    • Pet Loss
    • Share Your Dog’s Story
    • Memories

Paw Park Etiquette

The dog parks operate mostly on an honor system – you are trusting that other owners will follow the rules and practice good social etiquette — but never leave your dog’s safety to chance!

  • Stay in close proximity and keep your eyes on your dog
  •  Only bring a socialized, friendly dog and have some prior obedience training
  •   Your dog should be able to be recalled to you, such as with “Spot, Come!”
  •   Keep your leash with you at all times – you may need to click on the leash for an exit
  •  Don’t allow your dog to crowd the entry gate
  •  Allow ample time for other dogs to enter and exit, once the gate is securely fastened then its safe for you to leave or come in.
  •  Never bring your dog’s favorite toy or treat to the park
  •  Leave the park immediately if your dog exhibits aggressive behavior or appears excessively nervous
  •  Become familiar with common dog behavior so you’ll know what to do – should a bad situation occur. Intervene with  noise  (small air horn) or citronella spray first, never use your hands
  • Break up a group of dogs who appear to be “packing up” against another dog, clap your hands, make a noise, or bang a stick on the fence.
  • Don’t allow a dog to be cornered

 

Encourage other users of the paw park to abide by the rules in a friendly manner. We all love our dogs and want to continue to have a great place to play off leash!!

 

 

Primary Sidebar

Sign Up Today!

Newsletter Signup

Get the scoop on Upcoming Events and all the Sarasota Dog News

Bayside Pet Resort

Doggie Directory

  • Sarasota Animal Advocacy Groups
  • Animal Ambulance and Transport
  • Animal Communications
  • Artists for Pet Portraits
  • Boarding
  • Canine Massage
  • Emergency Care
  • Daycare
  • Dining with Your Dog
  • Doggie Directory
  • Sarasota Dog Grooming
  • Dog Food and Supplies
  • Lost and Found Pets
  • Online Boutiques
  • Pet Loss Services
  • Pet Sitters Sarasota
  • Pet Photographers
  • Sarasota Dog Trainers
  • Veterinarians and Animal Hospitals

Footer

About

Sarasota Dog is committed to keeping dog lovers in Sarasota informed and entertained.  We’ll keep you up-to-date on local events, shelters and dog-friendly activities with our online magazine and resource guide. Our researchers  will deliver the latest in health, and medical news and … Read more... about About Us

Recent Posts

  • Sarasota Little Dog for adoption: Braht
  • Why Shaving Your Dog’s Coat Isn’t Doing Them Any Favors!
  • Healthy Dogs are Happier
  • My Dog is Chubby!
  • mikey
  • Breed Profiles
  • Emergency
  • Sarasota Dog News
  • Dogtionary
  • Podcasts

Copyright © 2025 · Sarasota Dog