Is your dog a public nuisance?

These are the local laws where I live.  Does your dog need some training to avoid being a public nuisance?

A dog shall be deemed a public nuisance for any of the following reasons (but not limited to):

1) If such a dog is found to be at large;

2) If such dog shall persistently and prolongedly bark or howl;

3) If found without wearing a license and a vaccine tag as required by Section B of this bylaw;

4) If found in a schoolyard, public or private recreation area, store, or shopping area except that a “seeing eye” dog (or other certified assistance dog) under the care and control of its owner shall be deemed to be exempt from this provision;

5) For having bitten or attacked any person;

6) For having killed or maimed or otherwise damaged any wild or domestic animal;

7) For chasing a domesticated animal, pedestrian, or vehicle on a way to which the public has a right to access within the Town;

8) For damaging or destroying property that does not belong to its owner or keeper;

9) Except that a police dog acting in the line of duty shall not be considered a public nuisance;

10) Except that a dog being used as a so-called “hunting dog,” which is being supervised as such by a person demonstrating the ability to control such dog so that it will not be a threat to public safety, shall not be considered a public nuisance;
 
Source:  Town of Norfolk Animal Regulations

Leashrly Life local dog parks

If you're in the Leashrly Life area (Norfolk, Massachusetts) you may want to check out these great places to have some fun with your dog.  Thanks to http://www.ecoanimal.com/dogfun/massachusetts.html for this great information.

• Foxboro Dog Park is located off Mill St in Foxboro behind the baseball field. You must show your license to get in and your dog must be registered in the town you live in. There is a pond area with a beach for the dogs to swim.  You'll need to bring your own fresh water.

• Gilbert Hills State Forest is located in Foxboro and Wrentham. There is swimming for dogs in several water holes and brooks.  Trails run throughout the park.  Dogs can be off leash but motorized bikes share the park as well.  They do have a hunting season as well. Heading south on Route 1 from Walpole, enter Foxboro, take left onto High Rock Road.

• Beaver Pond is located at Beaver Recreation Area on Beaver St. in Franklin. It has a small pond with a beach and several walking trails.