Dog exercise areas
Dog exercise areas are provided by Council for dog owners. These areas have been designed to cater for the recreational needs of dog owners and non dog owners throughout the community.
A permit is required for taking any other animal (for example, a horse) into park, reserve, foreshore or onto a beach.
Dog exercise maps display the off leash dog exercise areas for each local Division. Please note that the areas marked on each map indicate the off leash area only.
Generally fenced areas exist within the defined off leash area shown on the map, however owners must still maintain control of their dogs at all times.
How to use exercise areas
Remember these areas have been provided for your use so consider the other dogs and owners who may use the area after you have had your fun.
Use of these areas will assist to:
- socialise your dog
- reduce aggressive behaviour
- reduce stress and stress related habits such as digging/barking at home
- reduce boredom
- enhance mental stimulation
- enhance the general well-being of your animal
Dogs that are not exercised can develop behavioural problems such as aggression and excessive barking. They are also more likely to be destructive to get attention.
Rules when using the areas
Always consider those who may also use the area.
- Pick up your dog faeces. Heavily used areas may have a bin provided with disposal bags attached to assist in the removal of dog faeces, normal bins can also be used as receptacles. To keep the areas environmentally friendly it is up to the individual to be a responsible pet owner.
- Control your dog. The exercise areas are leash free zones and it is up to the owner to be responsible and maintain control of their dog while using the exercise areas.
- A dog is under off leash effective control if:
- it responds to the command of the person exercising the dog
- it remains in the immediate vicinity of the person exercising the dog
