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Resources & Community Information 

Current City of Newton off-leash regulations:

https://www.newtonma.gov/government/parks-recreation-culture/off-leash-dog-parks

 

Newton Ordinance section 3-30(a)- Dogs Off-Leash Program (2006)

https://www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/21599/637244282410330000

OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION:

Arlington:

Informational website: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/i-want-to/learn-about/dog-ownership 

Brochure: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/41504/637583304631970000 

 

Boston: 

Informational website: https://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/our-parks/the-common/common-canine/ 

 

Brookline: 

Informational website: https://www.brooklinema.gov/752/Green-Dog-Program 

Brochure: https://www.brooklinema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21186/Green_Dog_Brochure-Nov-11-2019-Update 

 

Cambridge:

Informational website: https://www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/parks/osplanning/offleash

Shared use/trail website: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Water/freshpondreservation/dogregulations 

Off-leash rules and etiquette: https://www.cambridgema.gov/-/media/Files/CDD/ParksandOpenSpace/OSPlanning/OffLeash/20191017_OffLeash_RulesEtiquette.pdf 

 

Concord:

Dog bylaw website: https://concordma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1838/FAQ-on-Article-59-Dog-Bylaw-Changes-PDF#:~:text=Dogs%20are%20required%20to%20be,%2C%20parades%2C%20fairs%2C%20etc 

Conservation land website: https://concordma.gov/2319/Dogs-on-Conservation-Land 

 

Lexington: 

Brochure: https://www.lexingtonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/383/Walking-your-Dog-on-Conservation-Land-PDF?bidId= 

Lincoln:

Trail guide Website: https://lincolnconservation.org/explore-our-properties/trail-guidelines/

 

Needham: 

Informational website: https://www.needhamma.gov/3711/Off-Leash-Dog-Recreational-Area

Brochure website: https://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10323/Tri-Fold-Dog-Area-a?bidId=  

 

 

Waltham: 

Informational website: https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/home/news/a-reminder-to-pet-parents-that-there-are-leash-laws-in-waltham-per-city-of-waltham-general 

 

Wellesley: 

Informational websites:

      https://wellesleyma.gov/753/Dogs-in-Wellesley

      https://www.wellesleyma.gov/1259/Animal-Control-Regulations

 

Weston:

Informational website: https://www.weston.org/221/Dog-Walking 

Brochure website: https://www.weston.org/DocumentCenter/View/309/Walking-Your-Dog-in-Weston-Brochure-PDF?bidId=

 

Other locations in Massachusetts:

 

The Trustees properties:

https://thetrustees.org/content/guidelines-for-dog-walkers/

 

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation properties: 

https://www.mass.gov/guides/dogs-in-dcr-parks#:~:text=In%20designated%20off%2Dleash%20areas,comes%20immediately%20when%20called 

 

 

Other Resources:

 

American Kennel Club: 

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/tips-for-hiking-with-your-dog/

 

Sit Means Sit Dog Training: Yes, There Is A Thing Called Off Leash Etiquette: 

https://sitmeanssit.com/dog-training-mu/austin-dog-training/yes-there-is-a-thing-called-off-leash-etiquette/ 

 

Dogtime.com: The Complete Guide to Off-Leash Etiquette: 

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/complete-guide-off-leash-etiquette-175527655.html

 

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers: What Makes a Good Dog Park: 

https://apdt.com/resource-center/makes-good-dog-park/

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