Domestic Animals Regulation 2001

This regulation is the Domestic Animals Regulation 2001.

3 stated evidence of compliance with a stated condition must be given to the registrar within 28 days eg a certificate from a veterinarian

A note included in this regulation is explanatory and is not part of this regulation.

Note See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.

Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this regulation.

Note 1 Criminal Code

The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this regulation (see Code, pt 2.1).

The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability).

Note 2 Penalty units

The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

Part 2 Dogs

An application to register a dog must include the following information:

the applicant’s name, address, email address or other contact information;

any conviction or finding of guilt of the applicant within the last 10 years against an animal welfare offence or an offence against the Act (other than an excluded offence);

if the dog is kept at another address—the address;

the dog’s name;

if the dog is a recognisable breed—the breed;

the colour of the dog;

the unique identification number for any microchip implanted in the dog;

a statement as to whether or not the dog is an assistance animal, dangerous dog, racing greyhound or registered racing greyhound;

if the dog has been de-sexed—a statement to that effect.

If the registrar registers a dog, the registrar must record the following information in the register:

the information given by the registered keeper under section 4A;

the registration number given to the dog;

if the ownership of the dog has changed—the name, address, email address or other contact information of the former owner;

if the registrar is told in writing or becomes aware that the dog has died—a statement that the dog is deceased;

if the registration of the dog is renewed—the date of the renewal.

A registration certificate for a dog must state the following information:

the registration number given to the dog;

the unique identification number for the microchip implanted in the dog;

if the dog is a recognisable breed—the breed;

the colour of the dog;

if the dog is an assistance animal—a statement to that effect;

the name and address of the registered keeper of the dog;

if the registrar registers a dog—the date of registration, and the date the registration ends;

if the registrar renews the registration of a dog—the date of renewal of registration, and the date the registration ends.

A multiple dog licence may include 1 or more of the following conditions:

the licence only applies to stated premises;

each dog must be registered and, if required under the Act, de‑sexed and microchipped;

the registration and microchip details for each dog must be up‑to‑date;

the total area of the yard in which the dogs are held must not be less than a stated minimum area;

no part of the yard in which the dogs are held may be less than 2m from a boundary fence;

each dog must have its own permanent shelter that allows it to be sheltered all day and night from sun, wind and rain;

no more than 3 of the dogs may be taken into a public place by the same keeper or carer at the same time;

the dogs must be kept in a yard that is enclosed by a fence that—

is higher than a stated minimum height; and

is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

is in good repair and structurally sound; and

has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow a dog to escape;

any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept must—

be spring-latched and self-closing; and

be padlocked when the keeper or carer is not in the yard; and

be of a stated minimum height; and

be constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

be in good repair and structurally sound; and

not have any gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape;

the keeper, any carer and a stated dog must complete a stated course in behavioural or socialisation training for dogs;

a stated thing must be done in relation to a stated dog within a stated time.

Examples—par (k)

1 de-sexing a dog within 14 days

3 stated evidence of compliance with a stated condition must be given to the registrar within 28 days eg a certificate from a veterinarian

A dangerous dog licence may include 1 or more of the following conditions:

the dog must be kept at a stated address for the duration of the licence unless otherwise authorised by the registrar;

the registration and microchip details for the dog must be up‑to‑date;

the dog must be kept in a yard that is enclosed by a fence that—

is higher than a stated minimum height; and

is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

is in good repair and structurally sound; and

has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape through;

any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept must—

be spring-latched and self-closing; and

be padlocked when the keeper is not in the yard; and

be of a stated minimum height; and

be constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

be in good repair and structurally sound; and

not have any gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape;

if the dog leaves the premises at which the dog is kept, the dog must—

only be in the care of the keeper or another stated person who is at least 18 years old; and

be restrained by a leash, or muzzle, of a stated kind; and

be under the effective control of the keeper or other person; and

not be taken into, or within a stated distance of, an off‑lead area or another stated place;

the dog must not leave the premises at which the dog is kept or may only leave the premises within a stated time or for a stated period;

the keeper, any carer and the dog must complete a stated course in behavioural or socialisation training for the dog;

a stated thing must be done in relation to the dog within a stated time.

Examples—par (h)

1 a certificate of completion of behavioural or socialisation training must be provided within 28 days

2 do stated repairs to a fence

3 affix signs about the dog to stated parts of premises

A registration certificate for a greyhound registered as a racing greyhound must state the following information:

the registration number given to the racing greyhound;

the registration number given to the greyhound under the Act, section 11;

the name and address of the registered keeper of the dog.

A control order in relation to a dog may require the keeper or carer to do 1 or more of the following things:

keep the dog at a stated address for a stated period unless otherwise authorised by the registrar;

register, de-sex or microchip the dog;

up-date the dog’s registration and microchip details;

ensure that the dog is kept in a yard enclosed by a fence that—

is higher than a stated minimum height; and

is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

is in good repair and structurally sound; and

has no gaps or holes in or under it large enough to allow the dog to escape;

ensure that any gate or door to a yard in which the dog is kept—

is spring-latched and self-closing; and

is padlocked when the keeper or carer is not in the yard; and

is of a stated minimum height; and

is constructed in a stated way or from a stated material; and

is in good repair and structurally sound; and

does not have any gaps or holes in, or under it, large enough to allow the dog to escape through;

ensure that a warning sign is displayed on all gates and doors at the premises where the dog is kept so that it can be readily seen by a person about to enter the premises through any gate or door;

ensure that if the dog leaves the premises at which the dog is kept, the dog must—

only be in the care of the keeper or another stated person who is at least 18 years old; and

be restrained by a leash, or muzzle, of a stated kind; and

be under the effective control of the keeper or other person; and

not be taken into, or within a stated distance of, an off‑lead area or another stated place;

ensure that the dog does not leave the premises at which the dog is kept or ensure that the dog only leaves the premises within a stated time or for a stated period;

must complete a stated course in behavioural or socialisation training with the dog;

a stated thing in relation to the dog within a stated time.

Examples—par (j)

a certificate of completion of behavioural or socialisation training must be provided within 28 days

In this section:

door—see the Act, section 28 (3).

warning sign—see the Act, section 28 (3).