Dock & Facility Rules

A facility waiver must be signed and filed for each participant.

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Handler:

• Keep an up-to-date record of your dog’s vaccination records with Rustic Lodge Diving Dogs.

• ABSOLUTELY NO ABUSE will be tolerated.  You will be asked to leave with no refund.

• Dog handlers are permitted in the pool, but only to use the ladder when getting out, not the ramp. 

• Children under the age of 5 are not permitted on the dock.  Any children 5 years or older are permitted on the dock with a parent.  Parent supervision is required for any handler under the age of 18.

• CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG.  No exceptions.

Dog:

• MUST BE UP-TO-DATE ON VACCINES!

• Dogs should not be excessively dirty when going in the pool.  We need to keep our dock and pool as clean as possible.

• Female dogs in heat are NOT PERMITTED in the facility. 

• If your dog is showing signs of aggression, do not be alarmed if we ask you to leave.

• If you are not on the dock, you MUST have your dog leashed at ALL TIMES!

• No use of prong, shock, or choke collars are permitted on the dock.

• All dog toys that will be used in the pool are required to be floatable.

• No treats or food allowed on the dock at any time!

Private Sessions:

• You must cancel your session 24 hours prior to the scheduled time, or your money will not be refunded.

• Please do not bring your dog into the facility right away because there might be a session ahead of you. The dog prior to your session may be off leash.

• Please arrive ON TIME!

Parking:

• Instructions to come!

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Dog Crating Area:

• You can set up crate indoors in the dedicated crating area.

• You can also set up outside of the garage door if weather permits.