Decatur Northwest Dog Policy

ONLY DECATUR NORTHWEST HOMEOWNERS AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED TO BRING dogs TO DECATUR NORTHWEST. Guests, including prospective owners, are not allowed to bring any pets to Decatur Northwest WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SERVICE OR SEEING EYE DOGS.

A $50.00 PER DAY FINE WILL BE CHARGED TO THE HOMEOWNER EACH TIME THEIR GUEST BRINGS A DOG TO dECATUR nORTHWEST IN VIOLATION OF OUR COMMUNITY'S POLICY. (75.00 WHEN STAFF INTERVENTION IS REQUIRED).

 When outside on Decatur Northwest property, dogs are to be under voice control or leashed at all times.

 Dogs are to be leashed or in a pet carrier when in transit.  This starts when the dog steps onto the dock for departure until it leaves the luggage staging areA at either Sylvan Cove or the Skyline Marina parking lot.

 Owners of dogs that are running free and not under voice control will be asked to keep their dogs on a leash or in a crate or pen at all times while on Decatur Northwest property.

Non DNW Decatur Island dogs must be leashed at all times on dnw property

 Dog owners must properly dispose of any dog waste that is either on the beach, community property lawns, community gardens, paths or roads.  This includes areas immediately adjacent to road surfaces.  Plastic bags and garbage cans have been provided at the Sylvan Cove and South Beach boat houses. Dog waste should be double-bagged if put directly into the garbage cans or bins at the community center.