City of Stirling Handy Services Guide

Dog attacks The City of Stirling takes dog attacks very seriously and penalties apply. To reduce the risk of a dog attack: • Always keep your dog(s) under control • Always supervise children around dogs and keep them away from dogs that are sleeping or eating • Attempt to stand still when approached by a dog • If it is not your own dog, leave it alone. If a dog attacks, please report the incident immediately to the City. Dog excreta For the wellbeing and health of everyone, please clean up after your dog. It is an offence to leave droppings and an on-the-spot penalty applies. The City encourages owners to bring a biodegradable bag for the disposal of excreta. Bins are located in most reserves and throughout the City. Dog exercise areas All dogs must be kept on a leash while at Albert James Reserve Joondanna, Herdsman Lake Regional Reserve, Scarborough Beach Reserve, Star Swamp Reserve and Stirling Civic Gardens. At all other public parks within the City, dogs can be exercised without a leash, providing the dog responds to commands, and returns when called. The City has a dedicated dog exercise area at Inglewood Oval (corner of Central Avenue/Stancliffe Street, Mount Lawley), Charles Riley Memorial Reserve, North Beach, Princess Wallington Reserve, Balga and Dianella Regional Open Space, Dianella. The facilities are fenced-off areas which include natural elements such as a mix of sand and turf, agility logs, dog drinking bowls, gazebo and bench seating. The following beach and coastal reserve areas are established as dog exercise areas at all times: • Peasholm Street dog beach, Scarborough • Trigg Beach (between Kathleen and Bennion streets) • North Beach (between Castle and Margaret streets). All other beach and coastal reserve areas are prohibited to dogs. Please note that penalties may apply if your dog is exercised in an unlawful area.

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