Review of Dangerous and Menacing Dogs Policy

Council is seeking feedback on the Dangerous and Menacing Dogs Policy. 

The Dangerous and Menacing Dogs Policy outlines the process for reviewing representations regarding notices of intention to declare a dog dangerous or menacing, and the risk assessment tools used to determine an appropriate regulatory response to an alleged dog attack. Dog attacks are one of the more serious matters which are investigated by Council Officers, and such incidents are very upsetting for both the alleged victims and dog owners alike. The Dangerous and Menacing Dogs Policy provides transparency to the community on the regulatory response by Council in relation to these matters, and sits alongside Council’s Enforcement Policy.

As a part of the review, minor changes are recommended to the policy, as well as updates to the risk assessment matrices. This does not substantially change the application of the policy, but it is relevant to seek feedback from the community on the proposed changes.

The draft Policy is on exhibition from Monday 22 November to Monday 20 December 2021.