Findlay ( and most dog parks) do require that the dogs are licensed ( this is handled by each county ), up to date on shots (Rabies every 3 yrs, all others yearly). AKC registration is something totally different...that is a registration for papered, purebred dogs.

Each county covers their own licensing. In Lucas County (where we live) each dog is $20 per year, and "governed" through our county auditor's office. They are each given a tag with a number that is linked to our name and address. Should they get lost, the humane societies, the Dog warden, etc. all have access to this database and can easliy find out who the dog belongs to. We actually were able to find a lost GSD's owners using this number last October. In Lucas county, if the warden finds out you do not have your dog licensed, you can be fined ( and think it is $60 or more!)

If you don't have a license yet, i'm not sure I would worry forthis year. Licenses run from Jan-dec, and new forms are usually sent out Nov/Dec. At thispoint, might as well wait til next year!!