What is a Dog Run?

A dog run is an enclosed area where dogs are free to run and play off-leash, in turn they do not disturb other users of the park.

Benefits of a Dog Run - Taken from UrbanHound.com

1) Giving dogs their own place to play means they're less likely to disturb other users of the park;

2) Adequate off-leash play and exercise helps make dogs better neighbors. A dog that gets plenty of exercise is less likely to bark incessantly or jump on people;

3) Dog runs bring people together, create a sense of community, and provide a forum for dog owners to share information that can help foster more responsible pet ownership. That in turn makes dog owners better neighbors;

4) Encouraging dog owners and their dogs to use the parks regularly (as dog runs do) helps deter crime in and around parks.

New York City Pets Interviews Desiree Leary, SPDOG Steering Committee President

Q: Dog runs don't grow on trees, do they? A lot of effort must go into creating the organization and getting approval. How long have you been working toward a run for Sunset Park?

A: We have been petitioning since Spring 2003, and we have been volunteering with the Parks Dept since Fall 2003. We are trying to show the Parks Dept that we are dedicated to cleaning up the park and neighborhood. We are also working to create responsible dog owners, through passing out information at local pet stores and park events. We hope to get a dog run proposal completed this spring.

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Read the entire interview at http://newyorkcitypets.com/archive/dog-run-sunset-park.html