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Dog Registration
Dog licenses are due on the 1st November each year; Annual registrations made are for the
period -1st November to 31st October.
Dog Information
Dog owners are asked to adhere to the following guidelines in relation to their dogs, within the Shire of Victoria Plains.
· Dogs
MUST
be held on a leash at
ALL TIMES
when in public.
· Dogs MUST be confined to the property at all times (day and night).
· ALL dogs are to wear current registration tags AND the name and address of the owner of the dog.
· Dogs are not permitted to create a nuisance by persistently barking or acting in a manner which is contrary to the general
interest of the community.
· Dog owners have a legal responsibility to keep their dog under control at all times. There are substantial penalties for
owners who fail to control their dogs or allow their dog(s) to behave in a manner which is not acceptable by the
community.
Infringements may be issued for offences under the Dog Act, or legal proceedings may be taken for certain matters relating to
the control of Dogs
Fencing Requirements
All dog owners, or the occupier of premises where a dog is ordinarily kept, are responsible for providing means for effectively
confining the dog to those premises.
Wandering dogs
Dogs that wander on the streets, without an owner present, are referred to as dogs 'wandering at large'.
Dogs 'wandering at large' are a hazard to motorists, pedestrians, other dogs and their owners.
Dog owners should take care to ensure that their dog is not able to leave their property unless on a leash with someone who
is able to control them.
Dog owners are required to provide fencing and gates that are capable of confining the dog within the property where the
dog is primarily kept. If your dog is in a public place without a leash you may face a fine of $200.
If you see a wandering dog please contact Ranger Services on 9628 7004 or A/H 0428 149 174 Please describe the type of
dog, coloring and current location. If Ranger Services are unable to identify or locate the owner then the dog will be
impounded.
Dog owners are required to ensure that their dog is on a leash at all times when in a public place other than when in a
gazetted off leash exercise area. Dog owners must ensure that their dog remains under effective control at all times.
Restricted Breeds
The
Dogs (Restricted Breeds) Regulations (No 2) 2002
details restrictions regarding certain breeds of dogs. Under the laws a
restricted breed dog is defined as one whose importation into Australia is prohibited under the
Commonwealth Customs
(Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956
.
Restricted breeds include:
· American pit bull terrier and pit bull terrier breeds
· Dogo Argentino (Argentinean fighting dog)
· Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian fighting dog)
· Japanese tosa
· Any dog of a mixed breed that visibly contains any of these breeds.
Owner Responsibilities
Restricted breed dogs are considered a higher risk to community safety than other breeds of dogs. Therefore, owners of
restricted breed dogs are required to abide by provisions similar to dangerous dogs.
Compliance
Rangers will conduct inspections of properties for restricted breed dog owners to ensure compliance with the regulations. An
order to seize a restricted breed dog may be obtained for failure to comply with the regulations. The regulations apply to all
restricted breed dogs regardless of temperament or
behavioral history.
OWNING A DOG IN THE SHIRE OF VICTORIA PLAINS
Shire of Victoria Plains
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