Published on Thursday, 24 October 2019 at 12:12:10 PM
Recent concerns have been raised regarding dogs not being walked on leads within the townsite areas and dogs being tethered in front of doorways to businesses. Shire Rangers would like to remind dog owners of the following.
CONTROL OF DOGS IN PUBLIC PLACES
A dog shall not be in a public place unless it is held by a person who is capable of controlling the dog; or is securely tethered for a temporary purpose by means of a chain, cord, leash or harness of sufficient strength and not exceeding the prescribed length.
(Dog Act 1976, Section 31)
TETHERING YOUR DOG TO A POST OR CHAIR WHILE SHOPPING
Dogs should be tethered away from entrances to shops and not to seating where someone may need to rest. As much as you love your dog and your dog is well behaved there are members of the general public who fear dogs or who have allergies. Leads around chairs can also present a tripping hazard to the elderly community and others when taking a seat.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A DOG OWNER
WALKING YOUR DOG IN A PUBLIC PLACE WITHIN TOWNSITE AREAS
Dogs must be held by a person who is capable of controlling the dog and securely tethered on a lead, wearing a collar with a registration tag (Dog Act 1976 section 31. Penalty $200)
DENMARK TOWNSITE
The Denmark townsite area is enclosed by the following roads, from Mt Shadforth Rd all the land east of Cussons Rd down to South Coast Hwy, Ocean Beach Rd to Lights Rd, across to include Springdale Beach Estate back to South Coast Hwy north between the High School and Ag College to Scotsdale Rd through to Mclean Rd back to Mt Shadforth Rd.
PEACEFUL BAY TOWNSITE
Peaceful Bay Rd south from Ficifolia Rd and out west to the end of Ramehead Rd.
NORNALUP TOWNSITE
Includes South Coast Hwy, MacPherson Drive, Riverside Drive and Shaw Rd.
PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG
Dog poo disposal bags and bins are provided around the Shire. The disposal bags provided by the Shire are biodegradable and compostable. Picking up after your dog prevents the spread of disease such as a variety or parasitic worms, parvo, giardiasis and salmonellosis and ensures a cleaner environment.
- A dog must not excrete on –
- Any thoroughfare or other public place; or
- Any land which is not a public place without the consent of the occupier.
- Subject to clause (3), if a dog excretes contrary to subclause (1), every person liable for the control of the dog at that time commits an offence
- The person liable for the control of the dog does not commit an offence against subclause (2) if any excreta is removed immediately by that person
(Dog Act 1976 Penalty $200, Shire of Denmark Dogs Local Law section 6.1)
OFF LEAD EXERCISE AREAS
- Annie Harrison Park – Corner of Barnett Street and Hollings Road (grassed area)
- Laing Park - 104 Ocean Beach Road (fully fenced)
- Corner of Campbell Road and Inlet Drive
- Portion of Prawn Rock Channel from the northern-most pedestrian bridge closest to the Ocean Beach Caravan Park, all land north, all of the sand area to the south, except for the grassed area immediately around Prawn Rock Channel (both sides) and any fenced bird sanctuary areas.
- Lights Beach to the left of the carpark.
- Peaceful Bay locality to the east of the main swimming area (boat launching side), as denoted by signs.
- Parry Beach (must be restrained in car park and camping area).
- Boat Harbour (must be restrained or under the control of the owner).
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