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Dog runs

Dog run etiquette

Last updated 13 January 2026

Visiting a dog run? Dog runs can be a place for fun and training. It is a shared space for all. Although these spaces allow dogs to run off-leash and interact freely with others, there are necessary considerations to be taken to ensure safe and enjoyable use of the runs.

The Dog Run Etiquette and User Safety document is a useful resource for owners who are planning to bring their dog to a dog run.

Download it here:

Dog Run Etiquette and User Safety [PDF, 568KB]

This information will be useful for the safety of yourself, your dog, and other users of the space.