FACT SHEET - Responsible dog ownership

6.      Microchip your dog and keep the details current
It is a requirement under the Animal Management Act 2008 to microchip your pet once it reaches 12 weeks of age or if the
owner changes. A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and electronically imprinted with a unique and unalterable code
containing the dog owner’s details. See your vet for more information.
If your contact details change don’t fur-get to provide an update to your microchip register. Visit www.petaddress.com.au


7.      Do the right thing – Do it. Bag it. Bin it.
Dog owners should always carry and use a bag to pick up their dog waste. Council provides dog tidy bins and bag dispensers
for the removal of dog waste; they are located in parks and near beach accesses where dogs are permitted.

Penalties apply if you do not pick up and dispose of the waste in a bin.


8.      Keep your dog quiet

Dogs can become a nuisance and cause serious distress to neighbours and other residents by continually barking. There are
ways to reduce barking see the Barking Dogs fact sheet. Excessive barking may result in a fine.


9.      No dogs between the flags
There is no time where a dog is allowed between the red and yellow flags at the beach or within any designated bathing
reserve. These areas are off limits to all animals and may result in a fine.


10.          Train your dog
A well trained dog is a happy dog. Mental health and stimulation are just as important as physical health care, so early
socialisation and training are important. See your vet for further information with training your dog.


11.      Check signage
Council has installed signage throughout the region to regulate dog activities. Please make yourself familiar with this signage
and ensure you comply with them. That way everyone gets to enjoy the public space as intended.
If you are unable to locate any dog signage your dog must be on a lead at all times.