FAQ
What does "effective control" mean?
A
dog is considered to be under effective control (on or off-leash when):
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Your dog is in close proximity to you
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Your dog will return to your side by responding to your voice
command, whistle or hand signal immediately
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You are able to control your dog in any circumstance
·
Your dog does not chase, harass or cause a nuisance to any
person, animal or bird
Extra criterion whilst walking your
dog on the beach:
·
Jump up on/harass other beach users, especially young children
and the elderly
·
Act aggressively towards other dogs or animals
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Urinate on beach towels/clothes
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Run uncontrolled with the risk of colliding into people
· Be exercised off-leash in sand dunes and areas where restrictions have
been installed to assist in the preservation of flora or fauna (ie: where there
are Hooded Plover nests/eggs/chicks)
What does "Dog Exercise" Mean?
Dogs can be exercised
off a leash and whilst under *effective control"
What does "Dog on Leash" mean?
Dogs are to be exercised only on
a leash and whilst under *effective control
When is daylight savings in South Australia?
Daylight
savings period in South Australia commences on the first Sunday in October each
year until the first Sunday of April of the following year, on an ongoing
basis.
What is a "family friendly" area?
Areas
on beaches or within reserves where, if dogs are allowed, they are to be under
effective control AND on a leash at all times.
What fines/expiation may be incurred for not following the Council's controls?
Fines allocated via expiation notices for infringements to by-laws and the Dog and Cat Management Act will be issued by Council and include:
· Not picking up dog faeces - $55
· Exercising a dog off leash during times where on-leash controls are in place - $80
· Exercising a dog which is not under effective control - $80
· Having an unregistered dog - $80
Non-compliance with a by-law - $187.50