
COVID-19 has ushered in a new range of rules to integrate into our daily lives. And dog parks—for those who’ve been to one recently—are no exception! Here’s an overview.
The government’s guidelines relating to dog parks apply, of course, to humans and not to our 4-legged friends. Getting dogs to respect social distancing would be a mighty difficult task! Especially after several months without seeing their friends at the park.
While specific rules can vary according to municipality, here’s an overview of the recommendations:
Before and during
Observe 2-metres distance from other people
Wash your hands before and after your visit to the park
Use your pre-filled personal water bottle
If necessary, sneeze into your elbow
Throw disposable objects and Kleenexes into the trash can and then wash your hands
Wear a mask (as much as possible)
After
Wash your hands as soon as you get home
Clean all objects (balls, water bottles, bowls, etc.) used in the park
If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, stay home and ask a family member, friend or neighbor to take your dog out.