• All dogs over 3 months must be registered as of 1 July each year. Click here for registration fees.

• All dogs, other than working dogs*, must have a microchip ID implanted beneath their skin if their first registration was on or after 1 July 2006. This is not required for dogs who were first registered before then, except those classified as dangerous, menacing or impounded. Click here for more on microchipping.

• The council provides a monthly microchipping service which is free for dogs who are legally required to be microchipped and costs $20 for all other dogs.

• Dogs must be on a lead when in townships and when on the deck of a truck. Read more...

• Dog owners must remove any faeces deposited by dogs while walking in townships. Read more...

• Dogs are barred from most school grounds, playgrounds and public parks. Read more...

• Dogs must be restrained at night. Read more...

• Dogs that are on heat or ill must be confined. Read more...

• Dog-owners must provide a dog-free access-way for visitors, couriers, emergency services, etc. from their front gate to their front door. (Even harmless dogs can be intimidating to visitors who are unfamiliar with them). Read more...

• Dogs caught at large may be impounded and the owner fined and charged service fees. Read more...

• Dogs must be provided with adequate food, water, shelter and exercise. Read more...

• Other rules are set out in our dog control bylaw which was recently revised to align with the latest amendments to the Dog Control Act 1996.

* a working dog is any dog owned primarily to herd or drive stock.

For a summary of the Council's dog control operations in 2005-2006 click here. For a summary of 2004-2005 click here.

Reporting lost, found or problem dogs

For dog problems or queries, the Council has a round the clock service, seven days a week. To report a problem please contact our dog control officers on 347 2800 or 318 8338.

For queries about fees or policies, please contact Tracey Wheeler.