Dog Management Policy

Project Update

Round 2 engagement is now open. The City is seeking specific feedback on the new draft Dog Management Policy and proposed Declared Areas.

The City of Hobart is currently seeking community feedback on its new Dog Management Policy.

What is the Dog Management Policy?

The Dog Management Policy is an important document. The Policy:

• outlines what it means to be a responsible dog owner,
• shows where and when dogs can and cannot be exercised,
• determines how the City should implement the policy and ensure responsible dog ownership, and
• ensures the City of Hobart complies with the Dog Control Act 2000.

How can I have my say?

Community engagement for the Dog Management Policy will be done in 2 main rounds.

Round 1: 8 April - 28 April 2024 - The round has now closed
The City is seeking: general feedback on the existing Dog Management Policy 2019-2023. This includes Declared Areas (where dogs can and cannot be on-lead and off-lead).

• Share your feedback in the below survey
• Make a written submission

All feedback from this stage will inform proposed changes to the Dog Management Policy. The draft Policy will then go to the Hobart City Council for review. When Council is satisfied with the changes proposed in the Policy, the new draft Policy will be released to the community for further feedback (round 2).

Round 2: August 2025 - engagement is now open.
The City is seeking specific feedback on the new draft Dog Management Policy and proposed Declared Areas (where dogs can and cannot be, and where dogs are allowed on-lead and off-lead).

• The new draft Dog Management Policy is available here.
• The new proposed Declared Areas are available here.
• The reasons for the declarations are available here.

All submissions received will be considered in finalising the City's new dog management strategy and Declared Areas.

Submissions will be opened by 9am on Monday 25 August and can be made until 12 September 2025.

You can read more about the above engagement periods in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

The above engagement process aligns with the Dog Control Act 2000.