Community education
Council actively promotes responsible pet ownership through education booths at parks and beaches and education programs designed for children.
Programs are conducted with COVID-19 safe measures in place to ensure community health and safety continue to be a priority. Council continues to closely monitor the situation and will update any changes made to council's service delivery due to COVID-19.
Dog Safety Week
Dog Safety Week is a chance for all pet owners, non-pet owners, families and children to learn more about creating a safe and harmonious co-existence between people, pets and places.
Pet awareness programs
Council offers free school and community programs to help the community to responsibly manage the family pet to be happy and healthy.
Pet tips and resources
As part of our role in animal management education, we have provided some online tips to help with your responsibility for managing a happy and healthy family pet.
Pop up booths
Council are conducting responsible pet ownership information stalls at popular coastal foreshores. Talk to a council officer to find more about the education blitz and nearby coastal pathway walks you can enjoy with your dogs.
Sammy's series
Sammy's books are heart-warming adventures that encourage children to become responsible pet owners.
Sunny and Sasha tips and activities
Animals play an important role in the family. Here are some useful tips and fun activities from our mascots Sunny the dog and Sasha the cat.