Dog Off Lead Areas

Conditions of use

The handler of a dog using an off-lead area must comply with the following conditions of use at all times.

(1) The dog must be and remain “on lead”:

   (a) until both the handler and the dog have physically entered the “Off Lead Area"; and
   (b) Prior to the handler and the dog exiting the “Off Lead Area”.

(2) The handler must have a dog lead in their possession at all times when in the “Off Lead Areas". The lead must be a chain, cord or leash and capable of restraining the dog.

(3) The dog’s current registration tag must be on the dog’s collar whether the collar is on the dog or attached to the lead in the handler’s possession.

(4) When the dog is allowed “Off Lead”, it must remain in both visual and audible
range of the handler at all times so that the dog can be effectively recalled to the handler when required.

(5) When another person or another dog is approaching, the handler must recall
their dog and effectively restrain it until the other person or other dog have moved on to a safe distance. When in a purpose-built dog off lead enclosure, the handler must recall their dog when another person is entering or exiting that enclosure to avoid any unwanted confrontation or the escape of dogs currently using the area.

(6) At no time must the handler allow the dog to enter any waterways that may be within the “Off Lead Area".

(7) The handler must ensure that the dog does not attack, chase or interfere with any wildlife in the “Off Lead Area".

(8) The handler must not allow any dog under their control to be “Off Lead” if it is known to be:

• Dog aggressive;
• Person aggressive;
• Un-socialised with other dogs or animals;
• Attracted to objects in motion such as bicycle tyres;
• In Season; or
• Has been declared to be Menacing / Dangerous / Restricted Breed

(9) Clause 109 of Community Amenity Local Law (2015) requires that a person (the handler) must not allow excrement of an animal under his or her care or control to remain on a road or Council land. The handler who is in charge or control of an animal on a road or Council land must have in his or her possession a bag or other receptacle for the purpose of removing from the road or Council land any excrement from that animal deposited on the road or Council land. The penalties for non-compliance under Community Amenity Local Law (2015) apply if this condition is breached.

(10) All other areas declared to be "Off Lead Areas" and signed as such may be used at any time.”

Hoppers Crossing

Laverton North

Manor Lakes

Point Cook

Tarneit

Truganina

Williams Landing

Werribee

Werribee South

Wyndham Vale