Dogs

Black and white staffy dog sits in grass

What are my obligations as a dog owner?

Aside from pet care essentials, owners must make sure their dog does not

  • attack or worry a person, an animal or thing
  • cause harm to human health or safety or cause personal injury
  • cause property damage or loss of amenity
  • result in a nuisance (refer barking)
  • enter private property (other than where they usually live) without occupant consent;
  • result in a danger to traffic
  • prevent the safe use of a public place
  • result in a danger to itself.