Guard Dogs

What are the Conditions for Keeping Guard Dogs?

The occupier of land on which a guard dog is to be kept must:

1. Display conspicuously at all times on each entrance into the property on which the dog is kept, a notice in black lettering on a white background, not less than 50mm in height and readily legible with the words "BEWARE-DANGEROUS GUARD DOG";
2. Ensure that the dog is effectively contained on the allotment;
3. Demonstrate the keeper can exercise effective control over the dog;
4. Provide a mechanism whereby safe public access is provided for persons whose occupation requires entry on to the property to perform statutory duties or community functions;
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility of keeping a guard dog and a capacity to exercise appropriate control over such animal.