Dogs in Public Places

Council has amended the areas within the District where dogs can be exercised on and off leash.  The provisions are as follows:

Dogs may be exercised off leash, but must remain under ‘effective control’:

• On Old School Oval - when there is no organised sporting or community events taking place.
• On Gall Park Oval – outside school hours and when there is no organised sporting or community events taking place.
• Between Thredgolds Beach access point and Pinks Beach access point before 9am and after 8pm during Daylight Saving.
• Between Thredgolds Beach access point and Pinks Beach access point at all times when Daylight Savings is not in force.
• The beach and foreshore south of Pinks Beach access point at all times
• The beach and foreshore north of the Jetty at all times
• Maria Creek Reserve (north of Maria Creek) at all times.

Effective control requires the dog owner to:

• Carry a chain or leash
• Keep the dog in sight
• Not allow the dog to rush at or attack another person or animal
• Have effective voice control of the dog and is able to place the dog on the leash immediately if necessary.

Dogs must remain on leash:

• On the beach and foreshore reserve between the Jetty and Thredgolds beach entrance at all times.
• Old School Oval and Gall Park oval when there is organised sporting or community events taking place.
• Between Thredgolds Beach access point and Pinks Beach access point between 9am and 8pm during Daylight Saving.
• On all other reserves, footpaths, parks and public places in the Council area.

Other considerations:

• All dog owners are reminded to clean up after your dog.
• Dog owners are reminded that all dogs must be microchipped.

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