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Responsibilities of a regulated dog owner

There are different requirements for keeping a regulated dog. Owners must adhere to the mandatory conditions outlined in the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 within 14 days of the declaration.

Registration fees are significantly higher for a declared dog. You must ensure you pay the registration fee before the current registration period ends.

Mandatory desexing

Desexing of a regulated dog is a mandatory condition under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. Declared dangerous dogs must be desexed within three months of the declaration.

Desexed menacing dogs are eligible for a reduced registration renewal fee. You must supply proof and apply for a fee reduction.

Update your dog’s desexing details online

Microchipping

Microchipping is a requirement for all regulated dogs under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008. Scanning of the microchip at the annual regulated dog inspection verifies your dog's identity.

Reflective collars, tags and signs for dangerous, menacing and restricted dogs

Upon the declaration of your animal, you will receive a regulated dog collar and identifying tag. A regulated dog public notice sign will also be provided.

The yellow and red reflective collar and yellow identifying tag can be easily identified.

All regulated dogs must wear the Council-issued collar with the attached identifying tag. Private identification tags must also be attached to the animal’s collar.

You must display a sign near each entrance to your property. The signs warn people that a declared dangerous, menacing or restricted dog is kept there.

You can request a replacement collar, tag and sign online, fees may apply.

Request a replacement regulated dog collar, tag and sign

Approved dog enclosure

Your dog must be kept within the approved enclosure at the registered residence.

Under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008, an approved dog enclosure must be constructed to ensure:

it is childproof
the dog cannot get out
it prevents the dog, or any part of the dog from protruding over, under or through the enclosure.

Effective control of your regulated dog

A regulated dog must be under effective control at all times when outside their registered residence. A declared dangerous or restricted dog must also be muzzled when outside their registered residence.

If the dog is not at the registered residence, it must be under the effective control of an adult who has the control of no more than one dog at the same time.

Annual regulated dog inspection program

The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 (the Act) requires Council to effectively manage regulated dogs within its city.

To keep a regulated dog, the owner must adhere to the mandatory conditions outlined in the Act. Council’s annual inspection program ensures that regulated dogs are being kept following these conditions.

The program permits authorised officers to enter properties within City of Moreton Bay that have regulated dogs. For current advice on the inspection program refer to public notices.

The regulated dog registration renewal fee depends on the compliant or non-compliant outcome of the annual inspection program. If Council determines your dog to be non-compliant at any time during the registration period, the applicable non-compliant registration fee will apply. Check your compliance by using the Owner checklist.

For further information refer to Fees and Charges.

Update your dog's details

If any details on your registration notice change, it is a requirement under the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 to update these with Council.

Update your pet registration details

If your regulated dog has passed away, it is a requirement to provide proof that the animal is now deceased. Accepted forms of proof include: