About Lewis Morris Park

Animal Welfare

Breeder Info

Dog Parks

Dog Trainers

A responsible dog owner trains his or her pet to have basic manners at the park and to understand basic obedience commands so the animal can be controlled at the park if necessary. MARDOG members use all of the training resources below and you can find the right trainer for you using the list below and talking to other dog friends at the park. Be sure to consider the following criteria when choosing a trainer including location of the facility, personality of the instructor, the class schedule and the particular training method. Good luck and remember training is good for your dog as it allows him to know his place in the pack and teaches good manners!

Doggy Fun

Good Dog Magazines

Good Dog Health

A responsible dog owner takes his or her pet to the vet and spays and neuters the animal if not of breeding quality. Many dog parks vary in their approach to access and vaccinations ranging from free to fee-based systems; the latter being restricted access to dog owners who register their pets in advance and who have proof and documentation of various vaccinations. Experts vary in their approach to vaccination requirements for dog parks so be sure to talk with your vet and do your own research beforehand as to what is required by each dog park you may visit. Be sure, at a minimum, that your dog has an updated rabies vaccine and is licensed before going to any public dog park. Although Lewis Morris has no access fees, all dogs must have proof of a current dog license and be vaccinated for rabies. This is indicated by wearing a current dog license tag around your pet's collar. For information about licensing, see your town's health officer or Animal Control Officer (ACO). In New Jersey, dog licenses are issued by the municipality and licenses need to be renewed each year. A current rabies vaccine is needed for your license to be validated. Some town's offer free rabies clinics but this is not always a guarantee. The rabies booster can be either 12 or 36 months - check with your veterinarian as to the type of vaccine that is right for your pet. Please license your dog and be sure to see your vet annually for a routine check-up to ensure good doggy health! The following list below is provided as a courtesy and are just some of the vets used by Mardog members. Be sure to check out the helpful links on these vetrerinary web sites for additional medical health information and remember that vaccinations and rules, regardless of the dog park, is for you and your dog's protection.

Shelters & Rescues

Click on the Help Shelters and Rescues button on right of page.