Dog Park & Registration

Located between Le Fevre Road and Robe Terrace, a fully fenced dog park is now available to all dogs and its handlers. It’s the first enclosed dog park in the city, giving registered dog-owners a dedicated place where they can exercise and play with their pet. There are two secure sections in the park – one for smaller dogs and puppies and one for all dogs to run-free. Other key features of the park include tunnels for doggy fun, sheltered-seating, plenty of natural shade, green turf and drinking fountains.

To ensure an enjoyable visit and the health and safety of your dog and other park users:

• Monitor your dog at all times
• Remove your dog if it is a nuisance to other park users
• Please supervise your young children
• Dogs must be registered, vaccinated and be wearing a visible tag
• Dogs in season or sick are not permitted 
• Food, alcohol, bicycles and sport activities are not permitted
• Please use the dispensers and bins to clean up after your dog

For all enquiries, please contact Adelaide City Council on 08 8203 7203.

» Download Dog Park Guidelines (PDF)

Dog Registration

Councils are required by the Act to keep a register of dogs in the local area. To ensure the register is kept up to date dog registrations are renewed every 12 months during July and August.

All dogs aged 3 months or over and living on the property longer than 14 days must be registered with Council. Persons registering a dog must be 16 years of age or older.

To register a dog you will need to:

- Make an application to Council
- Pay a registration fee (pensioner concessions and other rebates are available)

Once the dog has been registered, you will be issued with:

-A certificate of registration
- A registration disc (this must be worn by the dog at all times)

Failure to register a dog is an offence under the Act and the owner or person responsible for the dog may be fined.

Following the registration of a dog you are required to notify Council as soon as possible if the following events occur:

- The dog is moved to another premises
- The dog dies or is missing for more than 72 hours
- Ownership of the dog is transferred to another person

Dog Registration Fees

All income from dog registrations and expiations received by Councils is dedicated to animal management and public safety, recreational opportunities for pets and their owners and educational materials.

The maximum dog registration fee for the Adelaide City Council area is set at $45, which will be used to subsidise a range of dog management services.

Dog registrations must be renewed by 31 August each year. A late payment fee of $10 in addition to the new registration fee is applicable from that date. An expiation fee may also apply.

● Copy of Desexing Papers must be shown.
● Valid Concession details must be shown.
● Temporary Concession proof must be provided each year.
● Proof of Registration in former Council must be provided for transfer.

» Dog registration form
» Exceed number of dogs on property form

Rebates

Two additional rebates have been added to the amended Act allowing for people who have their dog microchipped and/or who have trained their dog to Level 3. To receive a discount written evidence must be supplied at the time of registration. Acceptable evidence can include:

● Desexing — Vet certificate.
● Concession — Concession Card. Unemployed concession card holders must prove their eligibility to claim concession each year.
● Microchipped — a microchip registration certificate showing the registration details on the database are current. These can be obtained from the registry holding the details of the dog’s microchip.
● Obedience trained — must be written certification from Dog Obedience clubs and other accredited training organisations showing that the dog has reached and passed an appropriate level, presently considered to be Level 3 obedience training.
● Working Dogs — are primarily used for droving or tending stock. A concession applies where this can be demonstrated by documents such as tax records, copies of contract, etc in the previous 12 months.
● Greyhound — concession fees only apply to dogs currently registered with the SA Greyhound Racing Control Board — current registration papers must be presented.
● Guide, Hearing, Disability Dogs — The Guide and Hearing Dog concessions will be applied after presentation of documentation supporting completed training with the Guide Dog Association of SA or Lions Hearing Dogs. The Disability Dog concession is only available upon presentation of two medical certificates, one from a specialist and any further information required by the Dog and Cat Management Board. The relevant documentation needs only be presented once — subsequently the concession will be applied annually.

What Happens To My Dog Registration Money?

● User friendly dog-off-leash parks
● Caring Animal Management Officers
● Dog pound
● Education programs
● Support of dog obedience programs
● Staff trained in Animal Behaviour management techniques
● 20% of your dog registration fee is paid to the Dog & Cat Management Board. The Board funds welfare organisations, including Animal Welfare League and RSPCA, provides training for dog management officers and produces pamphlets for Council to distribute to the community. Further information is available from Dog & Cat Management Board.

Changes to Dog Laws

Dogs on Leads

All dogs must be on leads (no longer than 2 metres in length) in streets, roads, footpaths, the Rundle Mall and all public places. You may exercise your dog off lead in Council parks and reserves where indicated.

Expiation Fee $80, while dangerous or prescribed breed $210.

Other significant changes

● Dogs transported in an open tray of a utility, truck, etc. must be physically restrained – Expiation Fee $105.
● Mandatory reporting of certain dog attacks by Medical Practitioners to the Board.
● Fines and maximum penalties for offences have been increased throughout the Act.
● New provisions relating to attack trained dogs, guard dogs and patrol dogs.
● Introduction of prohibition orders to prohibit some people from owning dogs.
● New powers have been introduced to Council regarding menacing dogs (ie. dogs that have the propensity to attack).
● Addition of the breed "Presa Canario" to the prescribed breed list.

Dog obedience classes

South Australian Obedience Dog Club Incorporated
Beaumont Rd, Adelaide SA 5000
P: 8223 6626

For other classes, contact the Canine Association (8349 4797; www.saca.caninenet.com)

Where can I make payment?

Payment can be made:

● In person by cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS and selected Credit Cards (Visa, Master Card, Bank Card) at our Customer Centre, 25 Pirie St, Adelaide
● By posting cheque or money order to GPO Box 1732, Adelaide 5001

Dogs must be re registered by the 31 August each year. Please be aware that a late fee of $10 may be applied if not paid by the due date.