WBOPDC’s animal services team has a big job keeping the community safe around dogs and ensuring dogs are well looked after. Their work includes responding to complaints about dogs and stock, monitoring the behaviour of dogs in the community, educating dog owners and the wider public, and much more.

“You can do your bit by making sure your dog is wearing blue this July,” says Alison.

The team has also been working to organise awesome dog events, such as the recent Big Dog Walk and the Doggy Day Out.

Alison says to keep an eye out for changes to the district’s dog rules that will come into effect this August, when the draft dog control policy and bylaw is formally adopted.