Controlling your dog

Man walking with his dog

The Council’s Dog Control Order specifies owners’ obligations at designated reserves.

Please read:

Dog Control Order No 6(PDF, 450KB)

Dog Control Order (Amendment)(PDF, 113KB)

When a dog is being exercised in an 'off-leash' reserve the owner/person in charge must:

  • Be able to put the dog on a lead, if necessary
  • Carry a lead no longer than 1.5m to control the dog if it threatens any person or animal
  • Not allow the dog to worry or threaten any person or animal
  • Always keep the dog in sight
  • Carry a bag to pick up any of the dog's faeces.

The owner/person in charge of the dog must bring the dog under control if it is or is likely to be within 20m of an:

  • Organised sporting or practice event
  • Occupied children's playground
  • Organised public meeting
  • Occupied permanent barbecue or picnic area.

If you have any concerns, please contact Council’s Community Laws team on 9518 3555 to report the matter.

Confining your dog at home

Your dog must be confined to your property, unless it is out with you on a leash or off-leash in a designated area.

You can help make your yard escape-proof by:

  • Checking fences for gaps and loose palings.
  • Making sure your gate is closed and/or locked before you leave home.
  • Thinking about preventative measures if your dog digs holes, including pavers or chicken wire along the fence line.

Dog poo

Dog poo pollutes our environment and can spread disease. Dog owners need to clean up after their dog and must carry a bag to pick up poo. If you can’t find a bin, please take your bags home with you and compost at home with a pet waste composting system, or put in the landfill bin (red). Dog owners who do not pick up after their animal can face a fine.

For more information, please see Picking up after your dog.

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