Dobong-gu Pet Dog Playground Opens in March

Opening of the Pet Dog Playground on the Lawn at Changgol Soccer Field in Choan Mountain Neighborhood Park on March 2

Dobong-gu Companion Dog Culture Class Scene (October 2020)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dobong-gu (Mayor Dongjin Lee) will open a dog playground under the theme "Thankful to be with you! And I love you more!" on March 2nd at the grass yard inside Changgol Soccer Field in Choa Mountain Neighborhood Park.

The dog playground will operate from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and admission is free.

It will be closed every Monday, the regular closing day, during the winter season, in case of rain, and when closure is recommended due to the spread of COVID-19, to ensure the safety of residents and their dogs.

Only dogs that have completed 'animal registration' can use the dog playground, and owners aged 13 or older must accompany them.

Owners must bring waste bags and leashes, and if the owner is under 13 years old (a child), they must enter with an adult guardian for safety within the playground. However, entry is restricted for dangerous dogs that may cause fights or dogs suspected of infectious diseases.

A district official reiterated, "When using the dog playground, dog owners should carefully watch to prevent conflicts with other dogs and must not leave their dogs unattended."

During the COVID-19 period, the dog playground will conduct regular and ongoing disinfection using quarantine equipment for hygienic operation and COVID-19 prevention, and will also focus on COVID-19 prevention measures such as temperature checks for entrants, social distancing, and providing disinfectants.

Since its opening in 2017 as the first in Seoul, the Dobong-gu dog playground has gained great popularity, with about 100 dogs using it daily. Through the dog culture classroom, it helps understand problematic dog behaviors and promotes the animal registration system and animal protection laws, leading efforts in animal protection and community activation.

Mayor Dongjin Lee of Dobong-gu said, "Through the operation of the dog playground, we will contribute to establishing a desirable companion animal culture and continue to improve so that residents can spend happy and safe times with their dogs."

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