Have Your Say: City of Hobart Dog Management Policy
11 Apr 2024The City of Hobart is currently seeking community feedback to prepare a new Dog Management Policy.
The AVA has been invited to contribute to this consultation about responsible dog ownership, and how the policy should be implemented.
The Dog Management Policy is an important document, which:
• outlines what it means to be a responsible dog owner,
• shows where and when dogs can and cannot be exercised, and
• determines how the City of Hobart should implement the policy and ensure responsible dog ownership.
The AVA will be providing a submission and invites members to be involved.
Details on the City of Hobart Dog Management Policy Review can be found here, including the Dog Management Policy (2019-2023)
To assist you please consider the following information:
Relevant AVA Policies:
- Dangerous dogs - a sensible solution
- Aggression in dogs
- Breed-specific legislation
- Boarding facilities including dog and cat day care centres
- Animal shelters and municipal pounds
Relevant AVA Submissions:
How to be involved:
You can be involved by contributing to the AVA submission to represent the views of the profession.
Please send your feedback to Dr Robyn Whitaker, Senior Advocacy Officer, at robyn.whitaker@ava.com.au by Monday 22 April 2024.
Or, by placing an individual submission by 28/4/24 at www.yoursay.hobartcity.com.au/dog-management where you can have your say in this first round of engagement: