Dogs are required to be on leash everywhere in Bayside unless you are walking your dog in a designated and signed off leash area.
Dog owners and walkers have a responsibility to make sure their dog plays safely when sharing spaces and does not attack or rush another dog or person.
All reports of dog attacks or rushings are investigated as a serious matter. There is a process of gathering evidence and information and assessing the findings against the provisions of the Domestic Animal Act until an outcome is reached.
Our local law officers frequently patrol off leash areas around Bayside to ensure dog owners are being responsible and have their dogs under effective control.
We’ll be upgrading dog signage across the municipality to increase awareness of the requirements for dogs in public open space including where and when dogs are allowed off leash.
Things to remember when walking your dog
If you’re out with your dog, it must always be under effective control but particularly if you are planning to let them run around in an off-leash area. Effective control includes instant recall. If you can’t call your dog and they return straight to you, you should keep your dog on leash even in an off-leash area.
Don’t forget to pick up after your dog and do not let your dog dig and destroy shared use ovals.
Best pet etiquette is to ask permission before you approach people or other dogs with your dog and never let your dog run or jump on others.
If you missed puppy school, enrol as soon as you can: you can always teach an old dog new tricks.
