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Good Dog Owner Program

Many of us enjoy special time in the parks, open space and along trails in Highlands Ranch.   Dogs are welcome guests, and, like other users, must abide by certain rules.  Since dogs can't read and have certain instinctive habits, we must depend on owners to keep them on their best behavior. 

Top 10 Reasons to Leash & Pick After Your Dog
10.  You ensure that everyone who uses the parks, trails and open space has a   safe and enjoyable experience.
9.  You help eliminate the unsightly and unpleasant presence of dog waste.
8.  You help preserve wildlife and natural areas.
7.  You help eliminate environmental and public health problems that could result from the dozens of diseases carried by dog waste.
6.  You help ensure that dogs will always be welcome visitors to the parks, along trails, and in the open space.
5.  You avoid costly fines.
4.  You help provide a sanitary work environment for the parks and open space maintenance staff.
3.  You help ensure that no one has the unpleasant or unsafe experience of stepping in dog waste.
2.  You ensure the safety of your dog and others.
1.  You help make Highlands Ranch a better place!

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This page was last updated on May 11, 2007.
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