High Park K9 Committee
K9 is a group of dog owners, dog walkers and canine enthusiasts in High Park. Its purposes are to advocate for enhancing the dogs’ experiences at the leash-free area, promote responsible dog ownership and stewardship of High Park and the leash-free area and to schedule activities such as clean-ups or courses given related to dog behaviour.
K9 Committee endorses the Code of Conduct for the Off-Leash areas
- Comply with all signs and boundaries and carry a leash at all times
- All dogs must have a municipal dog license
- Dogs must remain in off-leash area so as not to trample or endanger plant material and other park resources
- Dogs excluded from use of off-leash areas: dogs identified under the Dog Owners Liability Act: Pit bulls; Female dogs in heat; Uncastrated male dogs; Any dog that has been issued a muzzle order by the Medical Officer of Health
- Discourage your dog(s) from chasing wildlife
- Pick up after the dog(s) and carry the dog(s) waste home to the Green Bin or use the receptacle provided
- Dog(s) must be under voice or signal control and in sight at all times. If your dog does not respond immediately, retrieve your dog and leash it
- Leash your dog(s) immediately, if aggressive behaviour is demonstrated
- Respect other park users
- Dogs that dig holes must have their owners fill them in immediately. Holes create safety hazards for other users especially after dark
- Always carry a bag, a spare and one to share
Municipal Codes Chapter 349 & 608
Useful links
City of Toronto People, Dogs and Parks Program
http://www.toronto.ca/parks/
City of Toronto: Wildlife in the City Coyote Information
http://www.toronto.ca/animal_
City of Toronto Animal Services
http://www.toronto.ca/animal_