Info Sheets

These Good Dog info sheets will give you top tips on being a responsible owner.

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1. Aggression in Dogs
   Given the right circumstances, all dogs have the capacity to be aggressive.
2. Wandering Dogs
   Never pat a dog that's wandering the streets.
3. Dog Registration
   Where local councils use the money received from dog registration.
4. Registration and Rebates
   The Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 provides two options for dog registration, the registration of individual dogs or the registration of a business with appropriate rebates.
5. Fireworks, Thunderstorms and Parties
   How can I protect my dog?
6. Barking
   My dog is noisy. Owner and council responsibilities
7. Kids and Dogs
   Selecting the right breed of dog for your circumstance, family and home and learning how to behave.
8. Natural Pet Care for Dogs
   The herb Fennel can be used effectively for the prevention of fleas on dogs.
9. Owning a pet Greyhound
   Specific Greyhound owner responsibilities under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.
10. Prescribed Breeds
    The Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 prescribes certain dog breeds. Legal requirements and safeguards for the owners of prescribed breeds.
11. Dog Control Orders
    Councils may issue Nuisance Dog, Menacing Dog, Dangerous Dog, Destruction or Prohibition Orders under certain circumstances.
12. Dogs & Microchips
    The Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 requires that councils provide rebates on registration fees for dogs that are micro-chipped.
13. “Special Circumstances” dogs
    There are certain groups of dogs which receive special consideration under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.
14. Desexing Your Dog
    Desexing is beneficial to your dog, to you and to the community.

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