Dogs and bikes - off leash review

Have you made your thoughts known to Council on the proposed changes to dog off leash areas?

View the changes at http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/

[Council report of 10 August]

One of the proposed changes that has generated considerable debate is intended to to mange interactions between dogs and cyclists

"Change 8 - Prohibited Areas

• existing condition: While there is a restriction keeping dogs 5m away from children's play areas, no such restriction exists in relation to bike paths or pedestrian paths throughout the municipality


• proposed condition: prohibit dogs from going within 5m of any bike path or pedestrian path, unless on a leash or cord


• reason for change: to reduce the possibility for conflict between people and dogs"

What do you think? Feedback to animalmgt@portphillip.vic.gov.au