Impounded Dogs

Any dogs found may be claimed by contacting the Shire of Mundaring Community Safety on 9290 6629 or 9290 6666 or A/Hrs 9290 6666. Dogs not claimed within 72 hours of impoundment, may be offered for sale. Any dogs not claimed or sold may be disposed of in accordance with the Dog Act 1976 and Local Government Act. Speak to us regarding sterilisation arrangements.

Dog Registration Fees

Dog Registration Form

Your Responsibilities and the Law: Dogs

• All Dogs of whatever age, breed and size come under the Dog Act.
  
• Register your dog (if over 3 months of age) and keep the registration current. Dogs may be registered at the Shire of Mundaring Administration Centre, 7000 Great Eastern Highway , Mundaring. The registration is valid throughout Western Australia .
  
• If you sell your dog you must inform the Shire within twenty-eight days, so our records can be updated.
  
• If you lose your dog inform the Rangers as soon as possible.
  
• Where an impounded dog is wearing its current registration tag the Rangers are required by law to notify the owner.
  
• Dogs must be held by a leash in any public place except in a designated dog exercise area. The designated dog exercise areas are -

All vacant land owned by the Shire of Mundaring

All vacant reserves owned by the Shire of Mundaring, or under the care, control and management of the Shire

This does not include land or reserves on which ovals are constructed. These are not considered as vacant land because of the buildings on them.

A dog can be let off a leash in a designated area only if a competent person liable for the control of the dog is in close proximity of the dog, is carrying a leash and is capable of securing the leash to the dog should the need arise.

There are areas that you cannot take a dog within the Shire of Mundaring. Except for guide dogs a dog shall not be in any of the following places

• A Public Building
• Food Premises
• Bilgoman Pool (Reserve 38155) within the area enclosed by the perimeter fencing.
• Lake Leschenaultia (Reserve 23165)
• Mundaring Public Cemetery (Reserve 10083) and Wooroloo Public Cemetery (Reserve 9954)
• Any other such as Mundaring Weir, John Forrest National Park, CALM land and restricted Water Authority areas prohibited to dogs under other written laws.

• How many dogs can be kept at home?
  
  This depends on your property size. If your property size is less than:
  • 10,000 square metres (2 1/2 acres) the maximum number permitted is two (2) dogs.
  • 10,000 square metres (2 1/2 acres) but less than 20,000 square metres (5 acres) is three (3) dogs.
  • 20,000 square metres (5 acres) or more is four (4) dogs.
  If you have more than the permitted number of dogs on your property, you must apply for approval for a Multiple Dog license unless they are under the age of three months
  
• Does your dog have to be fenced in?
  
  Yes. The occupier of premises at which a dog is kept must cause the premises or portion thereof to be fenced in a manner capable of confining the dog. The fencing must be effective for the type of dog you have so that it cannot escape over, under or through it. Every gate or door in the fence is to be kept closed at all times when the dog is on the premises and gates should be fitted with a self latching mechanism.

Dogs In Public Places:

When exercising your dog within the Shire (other than in an approved dog exercise areas) it must be on a leash. The person holding the leash must be able to control the dog in all situations.

This means:

• You can easily hold the dog on the leash, without the dog pulling away from you.
• You can prevent the dog from rushing up to other dogs or people
• The dog will follow basic obedience commands such as "sit", "stay" and "heel".

Children are not permitted to walk a dog on their own unless they have full control.

In approved dog exercise areas, a dog may only be allowed off the leash when the person responsible for the dog is close by and able to control the dog with voice commands.

This means:

• The dog will come straight back when called, at all times.
• You can prevent the dog from rushing up to other dogs or people.

When the dog is off the leash, you must carry the leash in your hand to use if required.

Obedience training will help control your dog. Substantial fines can be given to people who fail to control their dogs correctly in public.

Barking Dogs:

Common Myths About Barking Dogs

Myth1. A dog that barks a lot is a good watch dog

FALSE! Dogs that bark excessively make poor security systems, as neighbours often ignore the barking.

Myth 2. My dog does not bark when I am home so it does not bark when I am out

FALSE! Many dogs bark because of anxiety and isolation. Most complaints are about dogs which bark when their owners are not at home

Myth 3. Sterilization will stop a dog from barking

FALSE! Sterilization does not stop barking except where dogs are barking at neighbouring dogs of the same sex, or when a male dog can sense a bitch in season. However, sterilization is strongly recommended for other reasons.

Myth 4. It is natural for dogs to bark a lot.

FALSE! Barking is one of the main ways of communication. However, it is NOT normal for a dog to bark at every noise or passer by, nor to bark for long periods of time.

Myth 5. Dogs that bark because they are lonely need another dog for company

FALSE! Getting a second dog does NOT usually prevent or fix a barking problem.

Myth 6. Dogs only bark too much if they are teased, bored or not exercised.

FALSE! Dogs bark for many reasons including breeding, inappropriate confinement, passing distractions, isolation, guarding, anxiety, discomfort and attention seeking. It is important to work out why the dog is barking before the problem can be solved.

Some Simple Tips For Barking Dogs:

• Make sure you do not reward you dog for barking too much. Don't let the dog inside or give it attention when it barks. Instead, give the dog attention when it is quiet.
  
• If the dog is barking at people or noises on the other side of the fence, move the dog to another part of the yard, or put up a barrier to keep the dog away from that area.
  
• A radio playing softly may help to block any noises that the dog is barking at. Place the radio between the dog and the noise.
  
• If the dog barks at regular disturbances such as children walking to school or rubbish trucks, keep the dog inside or in an enclosed area during these times.
  
• If the dog races along a path or fence barking at passing distractions, put barriers or obstacles in the dog's way to slow it down.
  
• Ensure the dog has adequate exercise and obedience training
  
• Make sure the dog has food, water and shelter from the weather
  
• If the dog is barking at gaps and cracks in the fence, fill in the gaps.
  
• If the dog is barking at people it can see passing by, try blocking the dogs view.
  
• An anti-barking collar may be useful for some, but not all, barking dogs.
  
• Teach the dog to stop barking on command. When the dog is barking give a firm command such as "Cease" and call the dog to you. Praise the dog when it stops barking. If you have trouble getting the dog's attention try making a loud noise. If the dog will not listen to you, then your dog may need more obedience training.

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