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Off-Leash Areas
The Companion Animals Act 1998 requires that when a dog is off its property it must be under the effective control of a competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash. This is unless it is in a specified off-leash area.
Whilst your dog is off its leash in these areas:
- It must be kept within the area enclosed by the fence;
- All other requirements of the Companion Animals Act 1998 regarding your responsibilities still apply including:
- Ensuring that your dog does not harm of threaten any other person or animal
- Dog droppings are removed and disposed of in the dog waste litter bins provided.
Council’s Ordinance Inspectors keep these areas under observation and, for the benefit of those using the area responsibly, will issue on-the-spot fines to any person in charge of a dog who fails to comply with their responsibilities.
For more information about your responsibilities see the Companion Animals Act 1998.
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