Ranger Services are responsible for enforcing the Dog Act 1976 as well as the City's Dogs Local Law 2020 which provides for the regulation, control and management of dogs within the district.


Responsible Dog Ownership

The City promotes responsible dog ownership.  Being a responsible dog owner is about understanding your pet’s needs and your responsibilities to the community. The responsibility for a dog's actions rests with its owners.


Cleaning Up After Your Dog

Individuals are required to pick up after their dogs when in a public place. Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100.  Dog faeces must be disposed of responsibly.


Numbers of Dogs

The City's Dogs Local Law 2020 permits the keeping of a maximum of

  • 2 dogs, over the age of 3 months, on a property less than 2,000m²
  • 3 dogs, over the age of 3 months, on a property between 2,000m² and 10,000m²
  • 4 dogs, over the age of 3 months, on a property over 10,000m²

Applications to keep more than the permitted number of dogs on a property

  • On receipt of an application to keep more than the permitted number of dog, The City will be guided by Council Policy - CP 5.4.46 Applications to Keep More Than the Permitted Number of Dogs

Online form: Application to keep more than the permitted number of dogs


New laws and changes to the Dog Act 1976

The Dog Amendment (Stop Puppy Farming) Bill 2021 (the Bill) has passed through Parliament.


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