All dogs must be on a 6-foot leash when in public spaces in Wayland. Dogs must be licensed, wear the license tag and be properly vaccinated. Public spaces include sidewalks, streets, trails, Conservation areas, fields and parking lots. Improved signage has been posted at Conservation areas and other common dog walking areas.

Social distancing is important to controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus; unleashed dogs can lead to unintended interactions with others using the same public spaces. Keeping dogs on leashes will also reduce the amount of unintended aggressive dog behavior. Found dogs not wearing tags will be quarantined.

These are temporary restrictions while we are in a public health emergency due to the COVID-19 virus.

Please pick up after your dog. With increased usage of all Conservation trails and areas and the Rail Trial, we all need to be considerate and pick up after our dogs. Again, the Town continues to receive complaints of dog droppings, particularly along the Rail Trail.

For the full memo on the new regulations, including the rationale behind it, click here