Find out what's in the newly adopted plan, from changes to dogs on beaches to new dog exercise areas.
This decision will create a safe refuge with conservation benefits for vulnerable Fairy Terns and other native shorebirds.
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The City may declare an individual dog as dangerous if: (a) the dog has caused injury or damage by an attack on, or chasing, a person, animal or vehicle; or (b) the dog has, repeatedly, shown a tendency — (i) to attack, or chase, a person, animal or vehicle even though no injury has been caused by that behaviour; or (ii) to threaten to attack. Owners of dogs declared as dangerous must comply with the requirements of the Dog Act 1976 or face penalties, including fines.
The Dog Act 1976 opens in a new window and the Dog Regulations 2013 provide information on dangerous dogs (restricted breeds). Under the Dog Act a dangerous dog (restricted breed) opens in a new window is defined as a breed whose import into Australia is prohibited. Please see the WA Rangers Restricted Breed Dogs information opens in a new window for a list of current restricted breeds in WA. Please note this includes pure and cross breeds.
You must follow legislative requirements for keeping a restricted breed dog opens in a new window which includes mixed breeds.
Please contact Rangers Services for more information on barking or dangerous dogs on 08 9411 3444 or at rangercustomerservice@cockburn.wa.gov.au