Barking Dogs
Barking dogs are a frequent source of grievance between neighbours. This brochure contains basic advice for you and your dogs.
Common Myths and Simple Tips for Barking Dogs
You can also view our Local Law relating to 'Dogs'
Dog Exercise Areas
State government amendments made in 1996 to the dog Act make pet owners more responsible for their own actions, as well as those of their animals. In general, people will not fall foul of the law if they act in a thoughtful and considerate way.
In Nedlands dogs may be exercised on almost all Reserves, unless they are in use for an organised spor
t. The exceptions are the:
- Swanbourne Beach Reserve
- Infant Health Centre playground in Strickland Street
- Hollywood Tennis Courts area and surrounds
- Karella Street playground
- Leura Street playground
- Campsie Street playground
Here are some points to remember:
- Your dog must wear a collar at all times while on exercise Reserves
- The person exercising the dog must have the lead with them - and the dog must be kept under control at all times
- Your dog must not interfere with other users of the area
- Any dog found off the leash in a public place will be impounded
Dog Excrement - please consider other residents
Despite all efforts, many complaints are still received about irresponsible dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets have been exercised or walked on Council Reserves.
Local laws required that the dog owner/s, or person/s in control of the dog, be responsible for the removal of excrement from any street or public place - as well as private property used without the consent of the occupier.
Please be aware of your responsibilities as a dog owner and carry a plastic bag or pooper scooper.
Bags are located at the Reserves, or available at the council offices.Please be considerate - although cleaning up is not a pleasant task, most owners would agree it is preferable to banning dogs from our Reserves.
Lost and Found Dogs
All persons who observe or find dogs wandering in public places or on private land without the owners consent should contact Rangers immediately.
If you have lost your dog contact your Local Council to advise them, leave contact details, a description of the dog and where it was lost. It is also advisable to contact the local Vet.
The City of Nedlands Pound is:
Swanbourne Veterinary Hospital
Devon Road, Swanbourne
Ph: (08) 9384 2644
An impounding fee will be charged, as well as a levy for each day the dog is in the pound, and legal action may be taken against the owner.
Microchipping
A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice. Inserted by a local vet, the microchip causes no discomfort or pain to your animal companion. The barcode on the microchip is linked to your contact details and recorded on the Central Animal Records Database for the life of your pet. This means your animal is permanently identified Australia wide and can be safely returned to you, (even if its collar or Council ID disc has come off)
Dog Registration
It is a requirement of the Western Australian Dog Act 1976 that all dogs over the age of three months be registered.
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Other Useful Contacts:
Small companion animals that may be experiencing harm, injury, pain or distress within the city, please contact:
RSPCA - (08) 9209 9300
For more information, please contact Rangers on 9273 3500
