Dogs in public places

As a general guide dogs are not permitted in certain public places* unless the dog;

• is held by a person capable of controlling the dog; or
• securely tethered for a temporary purpose,

by means of a leash, chain, cord or harness of sufficient strength and no longer than 2m (Measured from the base of the dogs neck).

* Public places includes roads, road reserves, streets, laneways, malls etc. 

Dogs are however permitted off leash in the majority* of reserves managed by the City, unless otherwise signposted. These areas have been declared by Council as dog exercise areas.

In these areas dogs can be walked off leash, provided they are kept under effective control at all times.

Effective control means that the dog:

• Is within a short distance from the person in control of the dog at all times
• The person in control of the dog is carrying a leash, chain, cord or harness of sufficient strength and no longer than 2m (Measured from the base of the dogs neck)
• Responds to commands and comes when called
• Does not act in a threatening or aggressive manner to other people or animals
• Does not cause damage to flora or fauna
• Does not enter a lake or water channel
• Does not cause a nuisance to other people

* Refer Fenced dog exercise areas and dog prohibited areas below

The following reserves have been classified as "fenced dog exercise areas":

• John Dunn Memorial Park, Kelmscott (the dog enclosed section only)
• Sienna Wood Dog Adventure Park, Hilbert
• Newhaven Dog Park, Piara Waters
• Harber Park ( Harber Drive Brookdale) 

Dogs are only permitted within the fenced areas.