We also make sure the leashes come off before they enter. Letting the dog run in on a leash can create chaos.

We have never really had any problems that I know of. Occasionally there are little scuffles -- between dogs or humans -- but nothing serious.

The little dogs are allowed on the big-dog side, but the big dogs aren't allowed on the little-dog side. It may not be fair to the big dogs, but it is safer for the little ones.

We just had a meeting about that and most of the people who come here know that we will eventually have a cost.

We average 200 dogs per weekend. Weekdays are slower.

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