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Bushcare/Habitat Concern was expressed about dog droppings which could negatively affect the environment. At this point Mrs McLachlan exhibited a bag provided by other Councils for this purpose and suggested that Waverley might use a similar scheme. Motion 1. Proposer Olga McLachlan Seconder Sally Kendall The meeting thanked Mr Jennings for his presentation.
Responsible Dog Ownership
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| Our Canine Companions
Dogs can be great companions and protectors as the 66% of Australians who are dog owners, know. As well as your dog depending on you to be a great owner, Waverley Council depends on you to be a responsible owner. A responsible dog owner ensures that their dog is: |
Microchipped and Registered
All dogs over the age of 6 months are required by the Animals Companion Act
(1998) to be microchipped and registered with Council for life.
These registeration fees help Councils to provide pounds, rangers, dog refuse bins and other pet facilities and services. The cost of the new once only registration fees are:
Desexed cat or dog…………………………………..$40
Desexed cat or dog owned by a pensioner………..$15
Entire (undesexed) cat or dog………………………$150
Entire cat or dog owner by registered breeder…….$40
Assistance dogs………………………………………Free
Under
Control
All dogs are required to be on a leash and under control when on any street or
public place. Council has set aside areas where dogs may be exercised off a
leash.
Wearing
a Collar
All dogs in Waverley must always wear a collar stating the owners name and
address
Exercised in Council "Leash Free" Areas
Certain Parks and Reserves in Waverley have been designated as "leash free"
areas where unleashed dogs may be exercised if they are under the control of a
competant person. Below is a list of reserves that are classified as leash free
areas.
| Leash Free Areas | Location |
| Centennial Park | Outer limits |
| Rodney Reserve, Dover Heights |
Southern End |
| Waverley Park, Bondi | Adjacent to tennis courts – South Western corner |
| Queens Park | Northern Slopes |
| Diamond Bay Reserve | Unrestricted in the reserve only |
| Varna Park, Clovelly | Eastern half |
Never
Allowed into Restricted Areas
Just as Council provides dog exercise areas, there are certain areas in Waverley
in which dogs are prohibited to enter. These are:
Cleaned
up After
Owners must, by law, pick up and properly dispose of any dog droppings from
footpaths or public places. A sample collection bag is available from the Health
Section of Waverley Council. Pet supply outlets also provide disposal bags.
Remember, all droppings and rubbish can enter the stormwater system and end up
on out beaches, or in centennial park ponds. An on the spot fine of $220 may be
incurred.
Trained
Not to Bark
Dog barking can be very annoying, and dog owners may be prosecuted if their dog
continues to bark and create a noise nuisance.
Nuisance
Dogs
Your Waverley Council can issue a Nuisance Order if your dog repeatedly barks,
damages other people property or chases people, animals or vehicles. If you
don’t stop your dog doing these things you can be fined $550.
Never Impounded
Council is required to pick up and impound any dog roaming on a street or a
public place area – and it’s a long and costly trip (for Council and you) to
Sydney Dogs' Hospital.
If your dog is missing and you believe it may have been impounded, contact the Ranger on 0414 884 391 or Sydney Dogs' Home, 9587 9611 between 9am and 4pm weekdays and 9am and 3pm weekends.
Sydney dogs produce over 1000 tonnes of waste every – enough to fill over 10 Council garbage trucks every day.
In times of heavy rainfall, uncollected animal waste washes into our stormwater drains and ends up on our beaches.
To combat this problem in our local area, Waverley Council has installed dog tidy stations throughout the municipality. These are located at:
To operate the Dog Tidy station, simply collect a biodegradable bag from the dispenser as you walk your dog in the park and dispose of any droppings in the bins provided.
Remember that failing to clean up after your dog will result in a $220 on-the-spot fine.
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