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Current Sewickley
Heights Borough Park Dog Rules and Regulations

Dear Dog Walkers,
In order to increase the level
of safety for all park users, preserve the ecology of the park and
enhance the experience of all park users, we ask that you abide by the
following rules and regulations when visiting Sewickley Heights Borough
Park.
Thank you,
Park Staff and the Sewickley
Heights Borough Police
Remember Trail Etiquette
Dog walkers should yield to
bikers and equestrians in a respectful and safe manner.
State Dog Laws are Enforced in Sewickley Heights
Borough Park
Sewickley Heights
Borough Police will be conducting routine patrols to the park. The
officers will be checking that all dogs are properly tagged with a
current:
·
Allegheny County dog license
·
Rabies vaccination tag
DID YOU KNOW…that
fines for violating the
following Sewickley Heights Borough dog ordinances start at $300 and can
be as high as $1000!
Borough Dog Ordinances
Include the Following Rules:
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No more than two
dogs per handler are permitted at one time.
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Handlers must pick up after their dogs and dispose of waste properly
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Dogs must be on a leash or under control of the handler at all
times.
- All Owners,
Keepers and Custodians must have in their POSSESSION at all
times a leash for each dog under their control.
- All dogs must
be restrained on a leash
not exceeding 6 feet in length in
all areas of the Park that are:
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within one hundred feet (100’) of any parking lot or parking area
serving the Park
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within one hundred feet (100’) of any Public Building
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posted
as a designated “Leash Only” area
Frequently Asked Questions
regarding the Dog Policy
Why is the
borough asking park users to leash their dogs when near the parking lot
areas? The parking
lots are extremely busy and only getting busier. This is where park
users congregate and become distracted. Most incidents occur (bites,
dogs defecating, etc...) in the main parking lot.
Do dogs have to
be on leash outside of the main parking lot in Sewickley Heights Borough
Park? No, but
according to Pennsylvania State Law, your dog(s) must be UNDER control
at all times. This means within your sight and under voice command,
and, if necessary, leashed.
Where can I find
updated information about Sewickley Borough Park Policies?
Notices will be posted on the park bulletin board and on the
borough website at
http://www.sewickleyheightsboro.com/
What should I do
if I want to report an incident with a dog in the park? We
encourage park visitors to report any dog incidents to the Sewickley
Heights Borough Police at 412-741-5119. An incident may include any
negative encounter such as a dog bite, a dog owner breaking park rules,
a loose dog that is clearly not accompanied by a guardian, a lost dog
etc… (In these situations, it is best to try and gather as much
information as you can and if possible get the violators license plate
number for the police.)
If you have
additional questions or comments, please contact the park staff at
dogcomments@comcast.net or call 412-741-7536. |