Dog Control
A dog owner is legally required to register their dog with the Shire if the dog is more than three months old. All registrations are due on the 1st November each year and your dog can be registered for one or three years. It is an offence not to register your dog and you can be given a $100 on-the-spot fine.
| Fees | Sterilised | Unsterilised | Pensioner Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $10 | $30 | 50% |
| 3 years | $18 | $75 | 50% |
| Working/Sheep Dogs – 1 year | $2.50 | $7.50 | |
| Working/Sheep Dogs – 3 years | $4.50 | $18.75 |
These fees are halved if registering after the 31st May.
If your dog is already registered with the Shire of Corrigin, renewals will be forwarded at the beginning of October every year. If your dog is registered with a different local authority, you may renew the registration upon expiry at the office.
Dog Pound
If your dog has been captured and is being kept in the Pound you will be required to pay a $50 fee before your dog will be released to you. Additionally, if it is found that your dog is not registered you will also be required to pay the registration fee applicable and may be liable for a fine.
Owners Responsibility
- It is your responsibility to ensure that your property is adequately fenced or is capable of containing your dog in some other way. It is also necessary to have your dog on a leash at all times other than when it is in your yard. The leash must be strong and no longer than two metres long.
- You must keep your dog from barking unreasonably. All dogs bark, but some make life very unpleasant for neighbours. If complaints are made about continuous barking by your dog, you may be liable for a court fine of up to $2,000.
- If your dog attacks and injures someone, you may be liable for damages. This applies to birds and animals as well as humans and the maximum fine is $10,000.
Council and authorised officers are able to declare a dog dangerous. A dog can be declared dangerous when the dog has displayed aggressive symptoms such as biting, chasing, harassing or threatening behaviour. A declared dangerous dog is to be muzzled at all times when in public areas. Council is also able to impose other measures such as containment by fencing so as to render the dog harmless to other people. The destruction of a dog involved in a dog attack may be necessary in serious cases. The owner or person in charge of a dog is now liable for the actions of their dog.