White Plains & Turkey Hill Dog Parks
Intro | Park Rules | Photo Gallery | Tips & Etiquette
Tips & Etiquette
- Please familiarize yourself with the complete set of rules posted at the park.
- If your dog poops - you scoop (immediately). Poop bags provided at the park. Several trash cans are available within the fenced area. Keep this area nice for everyone!
- Some dogs can be a little nervous about their first visit. You may consider starting-out in the smaller fenced area. Let him observe the other dogs and get acclimated slowly. If your dog is shy or uneasy, sit on one of our benches so that your dog can hide under it until he feels comfortable to come-out and meet other dogs. Gradual interaction may be best. Avoid using a leash within the fenced area. Leashes seem to increase the potential for fear and protectiveness, possibly because dogs are nervous when they are restricted. Also, if your dog doesn't appear to be having a good time, do not pet your dog to calm him. By doing so, you are actually rewarding the dog for this behavior.
- Dogs will sometimes bark, snarl and even snap at each other. This is part of their normal socialization. Only interfere and stop the interaction it it appears to be escalating into a fight. If your dog does get into a fight, don't try to pick him up (you could get bitten). Loud noise or poured water are effective ways to break up fights.
- Be sure to securely latch all gates when entering and leaving the dog park. Upon arrival, do not remove the leash until you are within the double=gated area with both gates closed. Dogs in the park are always curious of newly arriving dogs. Please try to keep your dog from crowding the gate area. Hold your dog until the newcomer is safely inside and then "let the sniffing begin!"
- Children need to be supervised closely - no running, chasing dogs, yelling or screaming. Children under the age of 10 years are prohibited. Children must not pet other dogs without owner's permission.
- Please be considerate of non-doggie park users. While outside of the fenced area, keep your leashed dog away from other park patrons. Unwanted interactions could have an adverse effect on how we operate the dog park.
- Dogs can be possessive of toys. We recommend that you do not bring toys to the dog park.
- Do not bring your dog to the park if he is sick, has intestinal parasites or external parasites such as fleas and ticks.