South Burnett community safety and suitable dog fencing
South Burnett Regional Council advises all dog owners of their responsibilities to contain your dog(s) in adequately fenced enclosures on their property for the safety of the community.
There has been an increase in dog attacks reported to Council due to dogs escaping domestic homes without proper fencing and roaming the community.
Dog attacks are traumatic and can have lasting effects on the physical and mental health of the victims and their families. It may also result in your dog being declared dangerous or menacing and will have to abide by special conditions listed in the legislation.
Dog owners have a duty of care for the safety of the community within the vicinity of their dog(s) and to anyone lawfully entering your property, such as electricity meter readers.
For further information on your responsibilities as a pet owner, visit Council’s website https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/environment-health-waste/animal-management
To report a wandering dog or concerns about a dog escaping contact Council’s Environment and Waste team on 4189 9100 or info@sbrc.qld.gov.au. Alternatively, visit any of Council’s Customer Service Centres.
