Dogs
In order to support a safe, welcoming and accessible city, we strongly encourage responsible dog ownership.
This includes:
- Up-to-date registration
- Microchipping and desexing
- Dogs to be on a leash in all public areas, unless otherwise signed (i.e. designated dog parks)
- Picking up and properly disposing of dog faeces
- Not allowing dogs to wander at large or be a nuisance (barking or otherwise)
- Not allowing dogs to attack, chase or harass people or other animals
Most of these are legislated through the Dog and Cat Management Board, who is responsible for overseeing the administration and enforcement of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.
More information on current dog and cat laws, and the Board itself, can be found at dogandcatboard.com.au, or you can call the Dog and Cat Management Board on 8124 4962.
All dogs must be registered by the age of three (3) months and all dogs must be registered by 31 August annually.
Dog owners are responsible for registering their dog(s) and keeping their details up to date online at DACO, dogsandcatsonline.com.au. If you require assistance, please contact one of our Customer Service staff on 8269 5355 , or visit our office at 128 Prospect Road, Prospect.
Renewal period
Dog and cat registration renewal notices are sent out in July each year. Renewal notices will be sent for both dogs and cats however, there is no registration fee for cats.
If you are a pet owner and have selected SMS or email as your preferred method to receive renewal notices, please keep an eye on your phone and emails.
Please keep your details and your dog’s details up to date online at dogsandcatsonline.com.au, particularly if you have a new pet, no longer have a dog, or have recently changed address.
From 1 September a late payment fee for unregistered dogs will apply (in addition to the applicable dog registration fee). A $170 fine applies for keeping an unregistered dog.
Concessions
Concession card holders may be eligible for a 50% discount. Evidence of concession cards must be provided to claim concessions. These details will be verified upon entering them into DACO.
All dogs in public places, including on footpaths, must be held on a leash less than two metres long.
There are certain areas within City of Prospect where dogs may be exercised off-leash, including a dedicated fenced dog park at Broadview Oval where dogs can exercise in the safety of an enclosure. There are also other parks and reserves where dogs can be off-leash between certain times so long as they are under ‘effective control’.
Off-leash areas are available between 5-8am and 5-9pm at the following locations:
- Broadview Oval - 26 Collingrove Avenue, Broadview
- Prospect Gardens/ Narnu Wirra Reserve (west side lawn area) - West Terrace, Nailsworth
- Pash Reserve - 31-33 D’Erlanger Avenue, Collinswood
- Percy Street Reserve - 65 Percy Street, Prospect
- Memorial Gardens - 1 Menzies Crescent, Prospect
- St Helens Park - 39 Prospect Road, Prospect
- Prospect Estate - 286 Prospect Road, Prospect
- Irish Harp Reserve - 350 Regency Road, Prospect
- Cane Oval/Parndo Yerta - 104-120 Churchill Road, Prospect
Plenty of dog owners don't know what to expect, how to behave, or if their dog could cope in a dog park. The Dog and Cat Management Board have produced this video with 10 tips to help them understand some of the common obstacles.
For information from the RSPCA concerning teaching position methods for all dogs, please refer to their list of force-free trainers here: rspcasa.org.au
City of Prospect has provided multiple doggie bag dispensers throughout the community. See the map below for dispenser locations.
Under the Dog and Cat Management Act, all dog owners are required to clean up after their dogs. Penalties apply to those who don’t.
To view the locations, zoom into the purple icons on the map.
These dispensers are maintained and refilled by Council. If you notice a dispenser is empty or damaged please contact our Customer Service team on 8269 5355 or via admin@prospect.sa.gov.au.
If you wish to collect a bag to clip onto your lead to store these doggies bags in while walking your dog, please feel free to collect one from our office at 128 Prospect Road, Prospect.
Doggie Dunnies
We’ve installed two Doggie Dunnies for organic disposal of dog faeces, one at Broadview Oval and one at St Helens Park. These bins, which are manufactured in Australia, are specifically designed for the disposal of dog waste in compostable bags, providing dog walkers an environmentally friendly method for the disposal of their pet’s waste.
The green compostable bags are provided through our parks and reserves. The contents of the bins are sent for composting rather than ending up in landfill, which is better for the environment and saves Council money as it is 85% cheaper to compost materials.
Dog owners can dispose of dog waste in one of the Doggie Dunnies. If you’re at home, dog waste can be placed in your green organics bin, along with your food and garden organics. If you are using a bag in a green bin, make sure its compostable.
Click here to see how the Doggie Dunnies work.
Council permission is required to keep more than two dogs on a house property or one dog in a flat, townhouse or unit.
Download an application form: Dogs - Keeping More Than Two Application
Barking is a normal part of a dog’s behaviour and they might bark for various reasons including being happy, excited, anxious or bored. The RSPCA have some great information on how to enrich your dog’s life which could assist in alleviating stress, boredom and anxiety at dogandcatboard.com.au/dogs/barking.
For information from the RSPCA concerning teaching position methods for all dogs, please refer to their list of force-free trainers at rspcasa.org.au/the-issues/force-free-dog-trainers.
Sometimes, however, a dog’s barking can be a problem for neighbours. For more information on managing your dog's barking, please visit the Dog and Cat Management Board website at dogandcatboard.com.au/dogs/barking.
Download a complaint form: Dog Barking Complaint
Contact us
If you have any queries around dog ownership within City of Prospect, please phone 8269 5355, or email us at admin@prospect.sa.gov.au.