Pitchick Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Hi all Just wanted some information on the dangerous dogs laws in NSW. Its been a while and cant remember a lot of stuff, but was hoping someone could help me out. Some questions i have are: - how many times does a dog have to be reported to council before they declare it to be dangerous? - can this declaration be reversed after a period of time and if the dog can pass a few temp tests? - does this vary from council to council or is it an overall law for NSW? Any information on this topic would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Heya. Im not sure if there is an amount of time? I thought once it was declared and NOI was sent that was it? Im sure someone else will be around to comment but just saw your name and wanted to say hi :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/caa1998174/index.html Only takes one report if your dog scares the dog ranger. Council usually send someone around to check to see if the dog really is aggressive or it's just sensitive neighbours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitchick Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Heya. Im not sure if there is an amount of time? I thought once it was declared and NOI was sent that was it? Im sure someone else will be around to comment but just saw your name and wanted to say hi :) Hey Teebs Yeah havent been on for a long time. Was a bit over all the crap back at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitchick Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/caa1998174/index.html Only takes one report if your dog scares the dog ranger. Council usually send someone around to check to see if the dog really is aggressive or it's just sensitive neighbours. Thanks Mrs Rusty Bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 yeah tell me about it! how are things going? ever hear how Max is going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 - how many times does a dog have to be reported to council before they declare it to be dangerous? After an NOI has been issued the dog can be declared after any incid3ent, be it the forst one or one of many - can this declaration be reversed after a period of time and if the dog can pass a few temp tests? Yes, you can apply to have the declaration revoked after 6 months ( from memory ). - does this vary from council to council or is it an overall law for NSW? Nope, every council falls under the Companion Animals Act Some however may be a little more trigger happy than others and some may refuse to revoke or put up more of a fight If you need help contact K9 Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitchick Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 yeah tell me about it! how are things going? ever hear how Max is going? Yeah a couple of times. Ivy posted some pics for me. Apparently he is very spoilt and much loved. Thats all i can ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 oh that is great! I often think of him :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitchick Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 - how many times does a dog have to be reported to council before they declare it to be dangerous? After an NOI has been issued the dog can be declared after any incid3ent, be it the forst one or one of many - can this declaration be reversed after a period of time and if the dog can pass a few temp tests? Yes, you can apply to have the declaration revoked after 6 months ( from memory ). - does this vary from council to council or is it an overall law for NSW? Nope, every council falls under the Companion Animals Act Some however may be a little more trigger happy than others and some may refuse to revoke or put up more of a fight If you need help contact K9 Pro Thank you for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freundhund Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hi Pitchick It doesn't matter what the Dangerous Dog Law states, it is what your local council ranger decides is dangerous and what is not. Unfortunately, in our area Marrickville Council, even thoough OH was bitten by what appeared to me to be a large X-breed American Pitbull, and the dog chase my daughter and I. The police attended but the council has not acted on the dog at all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hi Pitchick It doesn't matter what the Dangerous Dog Law states, it is what your local council ranger decides is dangerous and what is not. Unfortunately, in our area Marrickville Council, even thoough OH was bitten by what appeared to me to be a large X-breed American Pitbull, and the dog chase my daughter and I. The police attended but the council has not acted on the dog at all!!! Could it have been a Mastiff Cross, Amstaff Cross, AmBull cross....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Hi Pitchick It doesn't matter what the Dangerous Dog Law states, it is what your local council ranger decides is dangerous and what is not. Unfortunately, in our area Marrickville Council, even thoough OH was bitten by what appeared to me to be a large X-breed American Pitbull, and the dog chase my daughter and I. The police attended but the council has not acted on the dog at all!!! You wouldn't necessarily be informed of action against the owner. Yet if the dog is still acting up, you should keep reporting. Police can declare a dog dangerous under the Act, they don't need to get a ranger to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freundhund Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The owner walks the dog off lead everyday pass our house and passed the local primary school. We are not the first people this dog has rushed!!!! This dog looks very similar almost identical to pictures of purebreed Amstaff shown on American websites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The owner walks the dog off lead everyday pass our house and passed the local primary school. We are not the first people this dog has rushed!!!! This dog looks very similar almost identical to pictures of purebreed Amstaff shown on American websites! why didn't you say amstaff then? a large pitbull cross could look like anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 This dog looks very similar almost identical to pictures of purebreed Amstaff shown on American websites Doesn't matter what the dog is or looks like, if it's harrassing people or animals whether or not harm done - it can be declared dangerous. Read the act. I linked it up the top. Keep reporting it, and demanding action and contact your elected rep if the dog is still out and scaring people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 This dog looks very similar almost identical to pictures of purebreed Amstaff shown on American websites Doesn't matter what the dog is or looks like, if it's harrassing people or animals whether or not harm done - it can be declared dangerous. Read the act. I linked it up the top. Keep reporting it, and demanding action and contact your elected rep if the dog is still out and scaring people. You're right, if it's harrassing then it can be declared dangerous and it shouldn't matter what it looks like. However if you mention pitbull in the same sentence people automatically blame all pitbulls and the hype continues, and as suspected it went from being a large pitbull to a pure bred amstaff lookalike?.. it could be a number of bitsas, it could be a pitbull... how about people ask the owners before spreading news that a pitbull is harrassing people, or for that matter an amstaff.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgerot Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) If it is harassing and no harm is done it can be declared menacing (not dangerous) e.g. in Queensland. That would even be a dog that just frigthenes someone. In NSW they are refered to as nuisance http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/fragview/inforce/act+87+1998+pt.3-div.1-sec.21+0+N?autoquery=(Content%3D((%22dog%22)%20AND%20(%22dangerous%22)))%20AND%20((Type%3D%22act%22%20AND%20Repealed%3D%22N%22)%20OR%20(Type%3D%22subordleg%22%20AND%20Repealed%3D%22N%22))&dq=Document%20Types%3D%22Acts,%20Regs%22,%20Any%20Words%3D%22dangerous%22,%20Exact%20Phrase%3D%22dog%22,%20Search%20In%3D%22Text%22&fullquery=(((%22dog%22)%20AND%20(%22dangerous%22)))&tocnav=y Edited January 31, 2012 by morgerot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebbecca Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on my situation, I have a bullmastiff cross bandog, he has just turned one, a week back. He is the quietest, most placid dog. Doesn't bark at ppl walking past, does not escape, and all round just loves to sit on you and have a cuddle. So in other words the biggest sook in town. Yesterday we had the ranger from our local council come round, and give us a notice regarding our boy, the notice pretty much stated that he is a dangerous dog, and more action will be taken. Does anybody know anything regarding this? As there is no way they are taking my boy, we intend to take this further, but are unclear of our chances. We have done everything right, he is micro chipped and registered as the exact breed he is. He has never endangered anyone, nor even raised a backward ear. If anything, it would be death by licks from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on my situation, I have a bullmastiff cross bandog, he has just turned one, a week back. He is the quietest, most placid dog. Doesn't bark at ppl walking past, does not escape, and all round just loves to sit on you and have a cuddle. So in other words the biggest sook in town. Yesterday we had the ranger from our local council come round, and give us a notice regarding our boy, the notice pretty much stated that he is a dangerous dog, and more action will be taken. Does anybody know anything regarding this? As there is no way they are taking my boy, we intend to take this further, but are unclear of our chances. We have done everything right, he is micro chipped and registered as the exact breed he is. He has never endangered anyone, nor even raised a backward ear. If anything, it would be death by licks from him. Hi there, this really needs to be a new thread so that it attracts maximum attention. There are some people on this forum that will be able to give you some very helpful information to help you and your dog, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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