The fences are up, and dogs are using their new play area in the city! The Thompson Dog Park may not have had  their official opening just yet, but it’s already the place to be this summer. Chairman for the Thompson Humane Society Oswald Sawh says there are some rules to follow.

“You have to have full view of the dog at all times. You must remove immediately any dog that acts in a dangerous or aggressive manner towards other dogs or humans. If your dog does his business in the field you must pick up after him. There will be dog bags available, and all dogs must be vaccinated and be wearing their tags.”   

Sawh hopes with this park it will increase physical activity for animals and their owners. The park is located in Baffin Park, and a fence has been put up for the k9 area. Signs and dog bag dispenser will be put in later this week.

The park will be mostly self policing, but animal control and by-law officers will also be patrolling the area.

The official opening will be sometime in late July or early August.