YEAR-ROUND FUN AND ACTIVITIES
FOR DOGS AND HUMANS
ABOUT US
MISSION
About SIDOGS
SIDOGS (Seabrook Island Dog Owners Group) is a community of dog lovers dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership, open communication, and a more dog-friendly Seabrook Island. One of our proudest accomplishments is helping to establish the Town ordinance that designates a section of the beach for dogs to be off-leash but under voice control. For more details, please refer to the Beach Ordinance on this website.
Our Purpose
SIDOGS was created to:
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Advocate for dog-related issues with the Town of Seabrook Island, SIPOA, renters, and fellow residents.
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Foster respectful cohabitation between dog owners and the broader community.
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Reduce dog-related incidents through ongoing education and open communication.
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Offer training opportunities to support obedience, safety, and owner confidence.
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Host informative meetings, fun events, and guest speakers on topics that matter to dog owners.
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Share timely updates and upcoming activities through regular email newsletters.
Who Can Join?
Anyone with an interest in issues affecting dogs on Seabrook Island. Please fill out the form in Membership Form on this website. We are requesting $25 Annual Dues on a voluntary basis; the dues help offset some of the costs involved in our various activities. Please make your check out to S.I.D.O.G.
Dog Rules & Beach Guidelines on Seabrook Island
To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone—dogs, residents, visitors, and wildlife—please follow these important rules, which reflect both Town of Seabrook Island Ordinances and Seabrook Island POA regulations:
1. Leash Laws & Access Areas
Dogs must be leashed at all times unless they are in the Town-designated off-leash, voice control area on the beach.
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Dogs must remain leashed from your car, down the boardwalk, and along the beach until you reach the Designated Area.
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Unleashed dogs are not permitted on golf courses, tennis courts, or equestrian areas.
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Respect all "No Dogs" signage, as some areas of the island prohibit dogs entirely.
2. Pick Up After Your Dog
It is required that you clean up after your dog and dispose of waste properly.
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POA provides bag dispensers at most boardwalks and throughout the island.
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Carry bags with you when walking your dog—don’t rely on finding one along the way.
3. Stay Off the Dunes
Dogs and people must stay off the dunes at all times to protect this fragile and vital part of the island’s ecosystem.
4. Avoid Nesting Areas
Never approach turtle nests (marked with orange and white stakes) or shorebird nesting zones.
Even leashed dogs must be kept well away to avoid disturbing wildlife.
5. Stay Below the High Water Mark
As per Town ordinance, when off-leash in the Designated Area, dogs must stay below the high water line.
6. Respect Horses on the Beach
When horseback riders are present—especially in the Designated Area—keep your dog leashed and at a respectful distance.
Spooked horses pose a danger to riders, dogs, and others nearby.
7. Help Protect Our Privileges
These rules exist to protect our community, wildlife, and the hard-won Town ordinance that allows dogs off-leash in a designated area. Please follow them—and kindly remind others to do the same.
Let’s work together to keep Seabrook Island a dog-friendly, respectful, and beautiful place for all.
We have worked hard to achieve the passage of the Town Ordinance and it will only take a few uninformed individuals to have the Ordinance revoked.
SIDOGS Board and Advisory Board Members
Lisa Hand
President and
Membership Coordinator
Julie Vesel
Treasurer and Director
Jennifer Macdonald
Secretary
Robin Stebbins
Director
Karen Nuttall
Director
Gerrianne Delaney
Advisory Board
Sue Alfiero-Bavasso
Director
Karen Stout
Director
Jeff Davis
Director
Peggy Grumski
Director
Somer Hand
Director
Laura Reese
Director