Event Rules & Regulations

Dog Days of Denton

  • Attend event at your own risk.

  • Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

  • Dogs must have proof of current, up-to-date vaccinations.

  • Owners are legally responsible for the behavior of their dog(s) at all times.

  • Dog waste must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of properly by the dog's owner.

  • Dog handlers must be 18+ years of age.

  • Children aged 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.

  • Dogs that engage in aggressive behavior must be removed from the event immediately.

  • Prohibited:

    • Glass containers

    • Dogs in heat (canine estrus)

    • Sick dogs

    • Puppies under 4 months of age

    • Aggressive dogs

Dog Pool Party

  • A V.I.Paw Ticket is for 1-2 dog(s) and 1 human companion.

  • Human-to-dog ratio is 1:2. Each human handler must be 18+ years of age.

  • Enter at your own risk.

  • Dogs swim at their own risk. Due to health and safety regulations enforced by the City of Denton, and written by Texas Local Govenment Code, no Humans can swim with their dog deeper than knee deep. Dogs are free to swim as deep as they'd like.

  • Young children may enter the dog pool party at no cost.

  • Children aged 10 and under must be supervised by an adult other than the one handling the dog.

  • Owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs. Keep your dog in sight and under voice control.

  • No aggressive dogs.

  • Owners should be aware of their dog's behavior and must leave if requested.

  • Dogs displaying aggressive behavior or fighting must be controlled and removed. No reimbursements will be given in the case of removal.

  • No dog should be left unattended.

  • All dogs must wear a collar and ID tags.

  • All dogs must be healthy and have current, up-to-date vaccinations.

  • No puppies under 6 months allowed.

  • No dogs in heat (canine estrus) allowed.

  • Owners must clean up after their dog.

  • Do not feed dogs without owner's permission.

  • No smoking or vaping.

  • No glass items permitted in the pool area.

  • No running.

  • Serious problems resulting in injury must be reported immediately.

  • Damage to property, including trees, shrubbery, furniture, etc. will not be permitted and violators will be held responsible.

  • The event is rain or shine. No reimbursements will be given due to inclement weather.

  • If a dog defecates in the pool, the pool will be evacuated of participants while the pool chemicals are being tested and a proper amount of time has passed.