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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:
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. |
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Would you like to distribute this brochure around your neighbourhood or at a local vet or pet store? Please get in touch.
Media release
April 2018
Barks and recreation
The Sustainable Neighbourhood network is calling on all dog owners to be mindful of their responsibilities, and have produced a brochure to help clarify and reinforce the rules about dogs in public places.
With Lake Macquarie’s registered canine population exceeding 67310, it is more important than ever that dog owners are aware of and comply with the legislation relating to companion animals.
“We love dogs, and recognise the social and personal benefits that our four-legged friends bring. Most dog owners do the right thing, and we applaud those who stick to the rules.” Says Stephen Dewar of the Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance.
“However, irresponsible behaviour impacts the amenity of our public places, community safety, and our natural environment. For instance, there has been an alarming increase in dog attacks in the last few years. In the 2016-17 financial year, there were 510 dog attacks reported in Lake Macquarie, and 72 of those were considered major attacks. One dog attack is one too many!”
We have produced this new brochure to promote a common understanding of regulation and accepted etiquette regarding dogs in public places. We are aiming to increase compliance by dog owners, improve the amenity of our public spaces, and protect our local habitat and ecosystems.
Sustainable Neighbourhood volunteers will be distributing the brochures throughout the city, as well as to pet shops, vets and other relevant organisations.
April 2018
Barks and recreation
The Sustainable Neighbourhood network is calling on all dog owners to be mindful of their responsibilities, and have produced a brochure to help clarify and reinforce the rules about dogs in public places.
With Lake Macquarie’s registered canine population exceeding 67310, it is more important than ever that dog owners are aware of and comply with the legislation relating to companion animals.
“We love dogs, and recognise the social and personal benefits that our four-legged friends bring. Most dog owners do the right thing, and we applaud those who stick to the rules.” Says Stephen Dewar of the Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance.
“However, irresponsible behaviour impacts the amenity of our public places, community safety, and our natural environment. For instance, there has been an alarming increase in dog attacks in the last few years. In the 2016-17 financial year, there were 510 dog attacks reported in Lake Macquarie, and 72 of those were considered major attacks. One dog attack is one too many!”
We have produced this new brochure to promote a common understanding of regulation and accepted etiquette regarding dogs in public places. We are aiming to increase compliance by dog owners, improve the amenity of our public spaces, and protect our local habitat and ecosystems.
Sustainable Neighbourhood volunteers will be distributing the brochures throughout the city, as well as to pet shops, vets and other relevant organisations.
This project is supported by Lake Macquarie City Council through its Environmental Sustainability Grants Program.
