Dogs

All dogs over three months old, residing on a residential or rural/residential zoned property must be registered annually. A maximum of two dogs are allowed in residential and rural/residential areas. It is a good idea to register dogs in rural areas for easy identification. Dogs must wear a registration tag at all times.

Dogs must be kept in a proper enclosure that prevents them from wandering or escaping. The minimum standards for keeping dogs are:

• enclosures must be cleaned regularly and waste disposed so as not to create a nuisance or health hazard
• adequate food and water must be provided
• adequate space must be provided for each dog
• not permiting any dog to be kept in such a manner as to be a nuisance, likely to cause an injury or health hazard.

A well exercised and disciplined dog makes a happy and contented pet. Your pet should be walked every day especially if you have an active breed or large dog.

Dogs must be leashed at all times outside your property and under continuous supervision. You are responsible for the actions of your dog, therefore it is your duty to clean up after your pet (dispose of faeces in a sanitary manner) and make sure that your dog is not a nuisance.

Please notify Council of any change in details to a dog's registration such as address, ownership or desexing.