Dog at Choa Chu Kang playground sparks hygiene concerns

“I don’t mind dogs walking at the playground area and personally, I’m not against dogs as they are also animals with feelings,” she explained.

“To me, it’s normal for pets to be having their walks for fresh air. Just like kids, they need to be exposed to the sun and explore their surroundings.

“But as a mother who brings my kids to the playground to play or make friends, I don’t feel comfortable seeing dogs sitting on the slides where kids are also playing.”

Asked if she was concerned about safety or hygiene issues, Anonymous pointed to the latter.

“I just feel it’s not right for the owner to let the dog sit casually on the slides where other kids are also playing,” she said.

“Many kids play at the playground and I have seen a baby before too.”

Anonymous said she did not report the incident to the authorities, but hopes to “create awareness” by sharing it on Stomp.

She noted that she did not see any signs prohibiting pets at the playground, adding: “But does this mean that pets are allowed on the slides or swings where many kids have been?”

This is not the first time the presence of dogs at playgrounds has sparked controversy.

In January, a resident expressed safety and hygiene concerns after witnessing several pet owners bringing their dogs to a children’s playground in Sengkang despite clear signage stating that dogs were not allowed.

In June 2025, a parent got into an argument with a pet owner at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park as his three kids were “totally afraid” of dogs.

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