Off-leash areas for dogs
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Dogs off-leash areas (pdf, 467KB)
Dog Control Order (25 August 2015) (pdf, 327KB)
When a dog is being exercised in an 'off-leash' reserve the owner must:
- be able to put the dog on a lead, if that becomes 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 20 metres of:
- an organised sporting or practice event
- an occupied children's playground
- an organised public meeting
- an occupied permanent barbecue or picnic area.
Dog poo
Dog owners need to clear up after their dog and must carry a bag to pick up poo. Dog owners who do not pick up the poo can face a fine.
Dog poo pollutes our environment and can spread disease.
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Last updated: 18 July 2020