Taking a strong dog to Massachusetts state parks
DCR allows dogs at many properties on a leash and bars them at others. Check each site before you go.
01What DCR says
The DCR Dogs in DCR Parks guide says DCR welcomes dogs on-leash in some parks, forests and reservations and asks owners and dogs to be respectful of other park users and neighbors. The agency's rules of conduct for pets and other domesticated animals appear in 302 CMR 12.13.
02Check the property first
Some DCR properties bar dogs entirely for safety, health or habitat reasons, and beaches often have seasonal limits. Rules are posted at the site, so read the sign and the property page before you load the car.
03What it says about the dog
A dog that stays steady on a leash beside joggers, children and other dogs is the dog that keeps every property available. Ask any professional to show that in public.
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