Comprehensive Park Rules
- Current vaccinations from a vet must be provided including Rabies, Parvo, and Bordetella. We strongly suggest having Kennel Cough vaccinations as well. Digital copies accepted.
- Dogs must be properly socialized for group play
- Dogs must be non-aggressive
- Puppies must be older than 4 months of age to enter the off-leash yard and must be current on puppy vaccinations.
- Puppies who are under 25 lbs AND under six months of age are allowed in the Min-Pen Dog Park only, or in any of our on-leash areas. Puppies of that age and size may not have the experience or physical ability to play safely among large adult dogs. Once your puppy is over 25lbs or 6 months of age, they are permitted to play in the Big-Pen Park.
- Dogs over 1 year old, must be spayed or neutered. No dogs in heat!
Broken Leash Rules
- All Customers must be 21 and older.
- No children allowed anywhere on the premises.
- No toys, bones, balls or rawhides allowed on the premises.
- No food in the off leash play yards.
- Participation at Broken Leash is voluntary and at your own risk. We reserve the right to temporarily remove or permanently restrict any person or dog(s) from the premises for behavior that is potentially harmful to our patrons, staff, or other dogs.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure the safety of your dog(s), your guests, and yourself. Your admission may be suspended or revoked at any time if it is found that you have jeopardized the safety of other people or dogs at Broken Leash.
- No outside drinks, including water or outside drink containers, are permitted. Filtered water is available onsite.
- You must keep your dog on-leash when they are not in a designated off leash park.
- Broken Leash is not responsible for any injury, illness, or damage caused on our premise.
- Each dog owner is responsible for their dog(s) behavior and keeping them under control. Guests understand and agree that in bringing their dog(s) to Broken Leash, management and staff have relied on the guest’s representations and warranties that their dog is in good health and has not harmed or shown aggressive or threatening behavior toward any person or any other dog.
- Aggressive behavior, excessive barking, excessive humping, or other disruptive behaviors will not be tolerated. Guests are solely responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) and must break up any disturbances or any fights involving their dog(s).
- Any dog displaying disruptive or aggressive behavior, excessive barking, or rough play may be asked to leave or be required to move to our on-leash areas for a time-out.
- We reserve the right to squirt our K9 guests. Squirt bottles in the park are there to help keep the excitement level down, please use them.
- Harnesses and prong collars must be removed before entering the park to play.
- No retractable leashes. If you accidentally brought your retractable leash, lock it at 4 feet.
- Dogs must check-in and purchase a park pass to enter the off leash parks.
- Do not leave your dog unattended, owners must always be within sight of their dog.
- Smoking is not allowed within 50 ft of the building/park. Cigarette butts are hazardous to dogs.
- Owners are responsible for cleaning up their dog(s) waste. There are plastic bags, poop scoopers, hoses and mops located throughout the premises. If you need assistance, please ask the staff.
- When cleaning up after your pup, please dispose of poop bags in the trash cans with the lid.
- When using the vestibule entrance/exit to the dog parks, open only one gate/door at a time for dog safety.
- Broken Leash reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time for any reason.
- No glass is permitted on the premises for the safety of our K9 friends.
- Broken Leash reserves the right to adjust operating hours due to weather and/or special events.
Strike Policy
Dogs who are exhibiting inappropriate behaviors that are considered disruptive to the peace in the park can be given a strike. Examples include, but are not limited to the following:
Humans who do not abide by park rules or are exhibiting disruptive behaviors can also be given a strike. Examples include but are not limited to the following:
Aggression Toward Other Dogs
Aggression Toward People
Guarding
Possessiveness
Excessive Barking
Excessive Humping
Lunging/Snapping
Barrier Reactivity
Hyperactivity
Redirection of Anxiety
Striking/Kicking a Dog
Violent disciplinary action toward dog
Not paying attention to your dog(s)
Being loud/yelling that results in fearfulness of dogs and anxiety
Neglect to clean up after your dog(s)
Bringing more dogs than can be monitored safely/effectively by the owner (2 dogs max/person).
Running
The Broken Leash operates by a 3-strike system.
- 1st Strike is generally handled as a warning but could lead to a person or pup time-out in the on-leash area(s) if the incident supports as such.
- 2nd Strike, you will be asked to take your Pup in the on-leash area(s) for a Time-Out. You may be asked to leave for the day depending on the severity of the incidents and the dog’s ability to reset. a. The Broken Leash reserves the right to request your pup to participate in a training program of your choice and return to the park with documentation from that dog trainer. However, in event that a “substantial event” (to be left to the discretion of the park’s staff, ex. critical injuries to dogs or humans) occurs, this may be subject to immediate and possibly permanent removal from the park.
- 3rd Strike will result in removal from the off leash park for the remainder of the day and may result in permanent removal. a. The Broken Leash reserves the right to request your pup to participate in a training program of your choice and return to the park with documentation from that dog trainer. However, in event that a “substantial event” (to be left to the discretion of the park’s staff, ex. critical injuries to dogs or humans) occurs, this may be subject to immediate and possibly permanent removal from the park.