This can kill native plants and encourage noxious weed infestation.ĭogs also have a wide diversity of intestinal bacteria. When left on the ground, nitrogen leaches into the soil. This can limit sunlight and suffocate aquatic life.ĭog feces contain nitrogen which can cause significant chemical changes in soil composition. This is bad for fish too – bacteria that feed on dog waste deplete oxygen, and encourage algal blooms. Bacteria in waterways increase the potential for serious disease.
Waste left on the ground runs off untreated into storm drains and waterways.
Make sure to vaccinate your dog for rabies to ensure the safety of you, your dog, and others on the trail.īesides its bad smell, dog waste can pollute water sources and encourage noxious weeds to grow. Check yourself and your dog for ticks in the spring. It is illegal to leave your dog tied up while you enjoy your climb. When rock climbing or bouldering, make sure you or someone in your party is with your dog. When it's 85 degrees out, the temperature inside of a car can heat up to 102 degrees in 10 minutes and can reach 120 degrees in half an hour. Never leave your dog alone in a car during warm weather. Keep your dog hydrated, consider hiking on shady trails and if your dog gets overheated, put cool water on their paws to help them cool down. Did you remember to bring water for your hike? Good job! Don’t forget to bring water for your pup too! Every year Rangers respond to heat related dog emergencies. While it may seem like innocent fun to allow your dog to chase prairie dogs… “they’ll never catch them anyway!”… it’s against the law to do so and you could face a hefty fine! Keep your dog away from prairie dogs on prairie dog colonies!. Summer Safety Tips for Recreating with Dogs Other safety tips: If it happens to you while visiting OSMP and your pet is unable to get out of the water, stay off the ice! Call 911 and Boulder Fire-Rescue will respond and rescue your pet! Many times, pets that fall into icy waters will be able to get out or self-rescue without assistance. You can help to keep you and your pets safe by keeping them off OSMP's icy lakes. Not sure what your dog will do when encountering wildlife on Open Space? Play it on the safe side and leash your pup until you or the wildlife has passed. Each owner or handler is legally and financially responsible for the actions of their dog in the off-leash exercise area.We are so lucky that OSMP lands are home to a variety of wildlife that include mountain lions, coyotes, black bears, deer, foxes and prairie dogs! Part of keeping control of your dog is keeping it away from wildlife for the benefit of wildlife and your pup. No food or drinks allowed within the fenced area. Parents must refrain from bringing toddlers and small children to the dog park and at no time be allowed to run with, or chase after dogs in the park. Children younger than 12 are not allowed inside the off-leash dog exercise area unless accompanied by an adult. Un-neutered male dogs and female dogs in heat shall not be permitted in the off-leash dog exercise area. 
Owners must cover any holes their dogs dig. Limit of three dogs per person per visit. 
Puppies using the park must be older than six months. Owners must clean up and properly dispose of waste left by their dog(s). Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed immediately. 
Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of handlers at all times. Enter the first gate with the leash on and remove it prior to entering the second gate. Dogs must be kept on a leash until inside the double-gated entry. Dog handlers must have a leash in their possession at all times. Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to dog park use. 30įor additional pet rules, please view the Albuquerque HEART Ordinance. Monday through Friday (except holidays), April 1 to Sept.
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