For many families, dogs become just like another member. To ensure the best experience for you and your dog, please remember the following:
On Leash Areas
- One metre on either side of the paved surface of the Red Willow Park Trails
- Tot Lots
- All areas labelled as "on leash areas"
Prohibited Areas
- All playgrounds
- All areas labelled as "no dogs allowed"
Keep Your Dog Under Control
Your dog must be kept under complete control at all times. A dog, on leash or off leash, must be prevented from making unwanted approaches towards other animals or people.
Clean Up After Your Dog
Dog waste can irritate neighbours and spread disease among other animals. Pick up after your dog and dispose of the droppings in a refuse container.
Barking
Your dog must also be prevented from barking excessively. If your dog is a problem barker, there are simple, effective and inexpensive ways to control this behaviour. Contact your veterinarian or a dog trainer for more information.
Dogs Left Unattended in Vehicles
During hot weather the temperature inside a vehicle can be high enough to cause brain damage, suffocation and even death. Every year the Municipal Enforcement Service responds to complaints of pets left in vehicles. Many animals die annually in Alberta from this careless act. When the weather is warm, leave your dog at home as even ten minutes in the car is too long.
The Municipal Enforcement Service investigates and enforces violations of Animal Bylaws and fees as outlined in
Animal Bylaw 38/78, as well as the Animal Protection Act and Dangerous Dogs Act. (The latter two Acts are available on the
Alberta Government website.)
