Dog Requirements – Paws for Purpose Fairfax

By Canine Concierge Corporation

Canine Concierge Corporation, its staff, volunteers, and affiliates are not liable for any injury or damage caused by any participating dog, handler, or guest.

By registering for Paws for Purpose Fairfax, all participants agree to accept full responsibility for the behavior, control, and well-being of any dog(s) they bring to the event.

This includes ensuring the dog is in good health, well-socialized, non-aggressive, and under control at all times.

To ensure a safe and welcoming experience for all participants—both human and canine—Paws for Purpose Fairfax follows standards aligned with Fairfax County dog park policies and ADA guidelines.

✅ General Eligibility

Dogs must be well-socialized and non-aggressive.
Dogs in heat are not permitted.
Each participant may walk with no more than two dogs, and each dog must be registered individually.
Dogs must remain on leash and under voice control at all times unless otherwise noted in designated areas.
All participants—whether walking with or without a dog—must register and carry a valid Boarding Pass to enter the trail.

✅ Health & Safety Requirements

Dogs must be vaccinated and in good health.
Clean-up is required: Participants must bring waste bags and clean up after their dogs.
No food (for dogs or humans) is allowed on the trail. Hydration stations will be provided along the route.

✅ ADA-Compliant Service Dogs

Verified service dogs are always welcome, regardless of breed. For walk-up registrants, our management team will respectfully follow the two ADA-compliant questions to verify service dog status. No documentation will be requested.

✅ Breed Policy (Updated)

Paws for Purpose Fairfax does not enforce breed-specific restrictions.
However, for the safety of all attendees, event staff reserve the right to remove any dog whose behavior poses a risk to other participants, regardless of breed or size.

✅ Reminder

All dogs must be:

Able to participate in the walk without causing disruption
Under effective control by their handler
Well-behaved around other dogs and people