Responsible Dog Ownership

Dog owner responsibilities

Owning a dog is a rewarding experience, but it comes with important responsibilities. To keep your dog safe and healthy, ensure it has clean water, a secure yard, regular vet check-ups, and daily exercise.

If you own a dog in the City of Kwinana, you must follow these rules to ensure the safety of your dog and the community:

Keeping More Than Two Dogs in Kwinana

If you want to keep more than two dogs on your property, you must get written approval from the City of Kwinana.

How to Apply

• Contact the City to request an application form:

1. Phone: 08 9439 0200
2. Email: customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au

• Complete the application form and submit it to the City’s Administration Building.
• Pay the non-refundable application fee at the time of submission.

Keeping More Than Five Dogs

If you want to keep more than five dogs, your property may be classified as a kennel under the Dog Act 1976, which may require extra approvals from the City.

Microchipping and Registering Your Dog

Under the Dog Act 1976, all dogs over three months old must be microchipped and registered with the City of Kwinana.

When registering your dog, you must provide the microchip details to the City. Microchipping helps identify lost dogs and allows the City to contact the owner if a dog escapes or wanders into public areas.

It is the owner’s responsibility to keep their contact details updated with the microchip registry. Registration and contact details should also be kept up to date with the relevant authority.

Dog Sterilisation

Sterilising your dog helps reduce the number of unwanted dogs in the community. It can also prevent undesirable behaviours linked to the heat cycle and reduce the impact on other dogs in the area.

There are health and behavioural benefits to sterilisation, and owners also receive a discount on dog registration fees.

For more information, speak to your local vet about sterilisation.

Dog Sterilisation Refund

If your dog is registered with the City of Kwinana and has recently been sterilised, you may be eligible for a partial refund on registration costs.

To apply, visit the City’s Administration Offices at Corner of Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road, Kwinana WA 6167. You must provide proof of sterilisation.

Updating Your Dog’s Registration Details

If your details or your dog's information changes, please notify the City of Kwinana. You can do this by visiting the City’s Administration Offices at Corner of Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road, Kwinana WA 6167.

It is important to update the City if:

• You have changed your address, phone number, or email.
• Your alternate contact person or their details have changed.
• Your dog has a new owner.
• Your dog has been sterilised (a signed Sterilisation Certificate is required).
• You are now a Senior or Pensioner (proof is required for registration discounts).
• Your dog has passed away.

Keeping your details up to date helps ensure the City has the right information if your dog is lost or if there are any issues with your registration.

Dog excreta (poo)

If your dog excretes, (does a poo) on a street or in a public place, you must remove and appropriately dispose of it. Should you fail to collect and remove your dog’s excreta (poo) this may result in the issuing of penalties.

Contact Us

Please contact the City for more information on 08 9439 0200 or email customer@kwinana.wa.gov.au, visit us in person City’s Administration Offices on Corner Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road, Kwinana WA 6167.