Dog Exercise Area Rules
Dogs in the Dog Run must be collared and have an attached valid
license and rabies vaccination tag. Dogs must be on a leash while
outside the Dog Run and owners must carry the leash (one for each dog
they bring) while the dogs are running in the facility. When off-leash,
dogs must be “under voice command” at all times. If your dog does not
respond to your commands, you must re-leash the dog, even while in the
Dog Run facility. You are prohibited from bringing vicious dogs into the
facility.
Enforcement of Rules and Regulations
Law enforcement for the Dog Run is provided by the City
of Sheboygan, as the entire exercise area falls within the City limits.
If you have any safety concerns with any rules violations, you can
contact the Sheboygan County Public Safety Communications Center at
920-459-3111.
If you have trouble with a dog or its owner,
and are comfortable talking it out, feel free to do so. If you are not
comfortable approaching the dog or owner, consider leaving the exercise
area. If you feel the situation merits intervention by law enforcement
professionals, contact the City of Sheboygan Police Department.
Limitations on Maintenance and Improvements
Due to the facility being located on a capped landfill,
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) regulations govern
several aspects of the Dog Run use. As a result, all decisions
regarding the administration, maintenance, and improvements to the Dog
Run must comply with the WDNR “Closure Plan.” These regulations include,
but are not limited to: the depth, composition, and condition of the
cap soil, the type and depth of grasses planted to protect the soil, the
frequency of mowing the grasses, the condition of the vents, and the
absorption and flow of rainfall and snowmelt. Most of the Dog Run is
comprised of the landfill cap.
The landfill cap may not be
penetrated to erect fencing or buildings. The pond area near the west
edge of the Dog Run may not be filled nor drained because they
constitute part of the site drainage plan. This prevents the Town of
Wilson from constructing a fenced off area for smaller dogs and fencing
off the pond area to prevent dogs from entering. The Closure Plan states
the landfill must be mowed twice annually, a task done by the Wilson
Maintenance Department. If grass growth conditions warrant, additional
mowing is performed. Grass depth can vary and is not to exceed 20”.
Shorter grass can usually be found on the northern edge of the Dog Run.
