City of Cockburn, PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC, Western Australia, 6965
Telephone: (08) 9411 3444

Dogs

 Annual Reg Fees | Restricted Breeds | Barking Dogs | Exercise Areas 

City Rangers are required to ensure that the provisions of the Dog Act are complied with, and that dogs do not cause any inconvenience or harm to other citizens or animals. Rangers may impose on-the-spot fines and impound dogs for breaches of the Dog Act.

The period of registration (or dog year) runs from 1 November to 31 October, regardless of when the dog is actually registered. Current registrations can be transferred between most local councils within Western Australia.

Not only is it law under the Dog Act 1976 for all dogs over three months to be registered, it is also important for both the general community and their dogs that Council has a record of dogs and their owners.

Your obligations as a dog owner:

  • You must register your dog (all dogs over 3 months old) and keep the registration current.
  • No more than 2 dogs per property unless permission is granted.
  • Dogs are to have a collar and registration tag when in a public place.
  • Dog collar to include owner's name and address.
  • Dog to be kept on a leash in most public places (see Dog Exercise Areas).
  • Keep dogs out of shops and school grounds.
  • Keep dogs under control in exercise areas and rural areas.
  • Dont allow your dog to create a nuisance or to be in any place without the owners consent.
  • Remove your dogs excreta.
  • Maintain your dogs cleanliness and hygiene to prevent parasites.
  • Observe special conditions for owning a greyhound or a "dangerous" dog.

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Annual Dog Registration Fees

  

1 year

3 years

Unsterilised

$30.00

$75.00

Sterilised*

$10.00

$18.00

*(Vet certificate or Statutory Declaration to be produced)

Pensioner rebate: 50% of the above fees

DANGEROUS DOG FEE:  $50.00 + Registration (1 year available only)

Payments CAN NOT be made online or via phone.

Payment methods: Cash at council offices, or mail via cheque, money order, OR credit card details on reverse of dog registration form.

Registration Forms are available at the Council Offices only.
Renewals for dogs previously registered have been posted.  

Holders of a current Pensioner Concession Card receive a 50% discount.

Note:  Proof of Sterilisation by a Registered Veterinary Surgeon's Certificate or Statutory Declaration must be produced to be eligible for sterilisation rates.

 

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Restricted Breeds

The Dog (Restricted Breeds) Regulations 2002 were gazetted on 22 March 2002. The legislation is provided for under section 53 of the Dog Act 1976 and is to commence operation from 22 April 2002. For more information on the Restricted Breed Regulations click here. 

Barking Dogs

Barking is a dog's natural means of communication and often signifies its alertness to danger or intruders. However, a dog that persistently barks in a manner which is not considered to be normally habitual in dogs, constitutes a nuisance. If a dog barks continually without reason, the cause may be lack of training, insufficient exercise, loneliness, inadequate shelter, ill health or deliberate or unintentional provocation by people or roaming dogs.

Complaints should be directed to Ranger Services on 9411 3444

Emails to Ranger Services will be responded to within normal office hours.

Please call Ranger Services for a "Barking Dog Information Pack" to be sent to you or download a copy online.

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Need more info?

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Contact Rangers Services:
Phone: 9411 3444
Email: 

rangercustomerservice@cockburn.wa.gov.au

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