All dogs must be kept on a leash whilst outside their property, except in designated off-leash dog parks in the City of Whittlesea. Owners are legally responsible if their dog attacks a person or animal outside of their property, this includes someone trying to get to your front door. Owners are also responsible if their dog attacks someone who has been invited onto their property.
Current Law
The current local law does not cover dog attacks through, over or under a fence or gate.
Proposed idea
This idea seeks to reduce instances of dog attacks across the municipality by making it an offence for a dog to attack or bite any person or animal through, over or under a fence or gate causing death or injury.
