Out and about with your dog
What you need to know

Sustainable Neighbourhood groups, particularly Redhead, LT Creek and Dudley, have collaborated to produce this brochure promoting responsible handling of dogs throughout our city.

The brochure sets out:

• Responsibilities for dog owners and handlers in public places;
  
• Considerations for other people, especially children and the elderly;
  
• Environmental considerations;
  
• What to bring when you are out with your dog;
  
• Dog friendly beach areas;
  
• Relevant rules under the Companion Animals Act.
  

Sustainable Neighbourhood volunteers will be distributing the brochures throughout the city, as well as to pet shops, vets and other relevant organisations.

Through this brochure we are aiming to increase compliance by dog owners, improve the amenity of our public spaces, and protect our local habitat and ecosystems, by promoting a common understanding of regulation and accepted etiquette.

Download a pdf of the brochure.

Would you like to distribute this brochure around your neighbourhood or at a local vet or pet store? Please get in touch.

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This project is supported by Lake Macquarie City Council through its Environmental Sustainability Grants Program.

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