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New here? You're about ten minutes from the turf.

Three easy steps, then your dog is off sniffing new friends and you're at the window. Do step two at home and it's even faster.

No reservationsHumans always freeFree pup cups
Photo: a Barktender in an orange vest greeting a new dog at the gate
First day on the turf

Three steps to the turf

  1. 1

    Bring your dog's shot records

    Proof of current vaccines that shows the expiration dates. Dogs one year and older need to be spayed or neutered.

    RabiesBordetellaDistemperFixed at 1 year+
  2. 2

    Join the pack online (optional)

    Make a profile for you and your dog in Gingr, our membership app, and upload the vaccine records. Skip it and we'll do it with you at the gate.

    Join the pack in GingrUsing the app? Enter code 178826
  3. 3

    Come by and say hi

    No reservations. Come any time we're open, get a day pass or membership, and meet a Barktender for a quick temperament check. Then off they go.

    Day passes are $8 Tue–Thu, $15 Fri–Sun. Humans are free. All passes
Needs details from the owners

What happens at the temperament check

This is the part nervous owners wonder about most. A few plain sentences here save a lot of questions at the gate.

  • How it works: [what the Barktender watches for, on or off leash]
  • How long: [about X minutes]
  • If it doesn't go well: [refund or credit, and whether you can try again]
  • Shy dogs: [tips, quieter times to visit]

Good-dog basics

Short list, good reasons. Barktenders are happy to explain any of them.

Leashes at the gatesUnleash in the vestibule between the double gates. Leash up at the leash wall before you head out.
Leave toys and treats at homeNo dog toys, treats or human food on the turf. They start squabbles. Pup cups are on us. The exception: Fetch Club, when we bring the tennis balls.
Stay with your pupNever leave the off-leash area without your dog. Pick up after them; bags are everywhere.
Drinks come from our barNo outside drinks except water. No smoking anywhere in the park.
Bringing kids?Guests need to be 14 or older. Babies you can hold are welcome; strollers stay outside.
PuppiesWelcome once they've had all three vaccines. [Owners: minimum age and which puppy shots count.]
ParkingOur small lot has two accessible spots. When it's full, park free on Hopkins Ave. Directions
Dress for the weatherThe park is fully outdoors, with covered seating. Weather closures post on Instagram.

Need help with the Gingr app?

Setting up

Tap "Join the Pack," then Sign Up. If staff started your account, use Reset Password with the email you gave them.

Uploading records

Account → Upload Records. Images or PDFs that show expiration dates.

It says "Vaccines expired"

Staff enter dates by hand, so Gingr may say expired until then. Valid uploads are fine at check-in.

Buying a pass

Shop → Shop Packages (day) or Shop Subscriptions (month). Ignore the Book tab; we don't use it.

Why does it want a card?

It speeds up checkout; you're only charged when you buy. Cash and Apple Pay work at the park.

Still stuck?

bumble@bumblesbackyard.com

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