Harleysville-Lansdale Real Estate and More: WSGA Montgomery County PA: We're Doggone Friendly

Is a dog park right for you and your dog?  Dog parks are springing up in more and more communities.  They offer dogs a chance to run, play, and interact with other dogs off-leash and in a safe setting.  In Montgomery County PA, we’re friendly to man’s best friend with several dog parks in and around the area.  Check out this list for a dog park near you:

• Hatfield Dog Park (at Hatfield Community Park), 2500 N. Chestnut St, Hatfield
• Horsham Dog Park (at Kohler Park), 1051 Horsham Rd, Horsham
• Bark Park Montgomery Township, Welsh Rd, North Wales
• Mondaug Bark Park (at Mondauk Manor), 1130 Camphill Rd, Fort Washington
• Reynold’s Dog Park (near Schuylkill Canal Park), 100 Longford Rd, Phoenixville
• Pretzel Dog Park (At Manayunk Park), Silverwood and Rector St, Philadelphia

There are a few “rules of etiquette” and precautions that you would want to follow at a dog park:

1. Never leave your dog unattended. 
2. If your dog becomes too unruly, take them out of the park.
3. Always clean up after your dog.  Failing to do so is the #1 complaint of dog parks visitors.
4. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on their shots, flea/tick prevention, and has a valid license.
5. Take extra care if you dog is not spayed or neutered.
6. Don’t bring food or cigarettes to the dog park.
7. If you bring children with you, supervise them closely so they don’t have any problems with the unleashed dogs.
8. Don’t bring too many dogs or kids, you are responsible for them and you may not be able to adequately supervise all of them.
9. Let your dog off their leash as soon as you arrive in the off-leash area.  Leashed dogs may feel threatened and growl or bark when off-leash dogs greet them.
10. Keep moving in the park.  This keeps the off-leash area neutral territory.
11. First time visitors should come during non-peak times to acclimate themselves and their dog to the park when it is not crowded.
12. Each park will post their own set of rules, read them over and respect them.
13. Watch for potential sprains, cuts and overheating from your dog’s play.  Make sure your dog has plenty of water and take him home when he seems tired.

Now that you are equipped with a destination and some guidelines, enjoy a trip to the park with your pooch.

What’s So Great About Montgomery County PA?  We’re doggone friendly.

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