Dog owners warned over $200 on-the-spot fines

Dog owners warned over $200 on-the-spot fines

Bayswater council has approved a move to charge pet owners hundreds of dollars if they ignore directions for their dog.

Council introduces $200 on-the-spot fines for dog owners who fall short

A Perth council has joined a growing national push to hold dog owners accountable. The City of Bayswater, in Perth’s north-east, resolved to advertise changes to its dog local law, including a proposed $200 modified penalty for failing to provide an effective means to contain a dog. Until now, the offence could only be dealt with through prosecution. That is about to change. Under the draft local law, an authorised person could issue a written d…