Rules & Regulations

Park Etiquette

A compilation of official rules and of considerate behaviors to improve every body's dog run experiences.

Licensing Information and Immunizations

Visitors to Seger Dog Park must comply with all local laws and regulations. The City of Philadelphia requires that all dogs be registered and licensed.

What to do when there’s a Dog Fight

Ok, so you’re at the park and you see two dogs about to face off. Or worse yet, a full fledge fight is underway.
What do you do? How can you minimize injuries? How can you keep the peace?

“All of a Sudden”

Incident Report

If your dog is involved in a fight or other such incident in the park, we ask that you use this form to file a report (you must be logged into the site to access this attachment). This helps us determine what circumstances are most likely to lead to fights. We can then establish groundrules that avoid these situations and lead to a more peaceful environment. It also helps us identify dogs that exhibit problem behavior and take steps appropriate to the circumstances.

You may cut and paste the following into a WORD document or download the form at the bottom of this page using Adobe if you are logged in to our site. If you don’t have Adobe, you may click here to Download it.

Park Courtesy

Please remember to be courteous to all park visitors. We ask that you not smoke and that you pick up after your dog. Thank you.

Dog Poo Fact Sheet
Dog poo can be a major worry for local communities and councils because of the potential health, environmental and amenity impacts.
Concern about the presence of dog poo in public places such as streets, parks and on beaches often rates highly in public opinion surveys.

The problem with dog poo
Some dog droppings contain harmful bacteria and nutrients. They can be washed through the stormwater system into natural waterways and Port Phillip Bay, which may contribute to excessive E. coli pollution readings on beaches following heavy rainfalls.

SPDOA Bylaws

Articles of incorporation of the SPDOA.

Park Rules

HOURS OF OPERATION: 6AM to 10PM

  1. Please observe city laws, including:
    1. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated; tags must be worn at all times.
    2. You must clean up after your pet(s).
    3. Dogs outside of the dog run must remain on-leash at all times.
  2. No biting, fighting or bullying. You are responsible for removing your dog from the dog run following any display of aggressive behavior.
  3. Dogs must be accompanied at all times.
  4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  5. No dogs in heat allowed.
  6. Limit three (3) dogs per owner/walker.

Appropriate Use Of The Bulletin Board

The SPDOA bulletin board is a service to our members and park users that enables us to inform everyone of upcoming events, plans for the dog run, and other issues relating to the park. We ask that you not post any business cards or other notices on the board, as we cannot endorse information other than our own. We thank you for your energy and inspiration, and encourage your increased involvement in dog park operations.

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