Council has a contract Ranger, Phil Gough (0427 684 679) who is responsible for the management of dogs within the Shire. If you have any concerns or queries regarding dogs, please call the Shire Administration Office on (08) 9642 1106.

Dogs must be kept on a leash when in public except in designated dog exercise areas. As the owner, you can be given an on-the-spot fine of $100 for not having your dog on a leash or allowing it to roam.

Dog Registration

General Rules

- In town you are allowed two (2) dogs per household;

- If they are working dogs you are allowed up to three (3), out of town only;

- All dog licences expire on the 31st of October the year they are registered to;

- Dogs over 3 months old must be registered, the penalty for not registering your dog is a $100.00 fine;

- A person under 18 cannot register a dog.

- If you are claiming pensioner discount then you must produce a current concession card when registering your dog 

- It is the responsibility of the dog owner to prove their dog is sterilised. If your dog/s is/are sterilised then you must produce a sterilisation certificate from a vet. If you do not have or can’t find a your dog's sterilization certificate you can:
  - Go home and look;
  - Contact the vet who sterilized the dog/s, they would have this information on file;
  - Complete a Statutory Declaration. This must be witnessed by a Commissioner of Declarations or a JP.  
    Cliff Fishlock at Gill Rural Traders or Les Eyre at Brookton Newsagency are both JP’s.

- The registration tag and name and address of owner are required to be fixed to the dog’s collar. These tags allow identification and prompt return of your dog should it get lost.

- If you wish to keep more than two dogs or a kennel on your premises, you must apply to the Brookton Shire Council for approval in writing.

We will notify you by mail when your dog is due for re-registration.

Registration Fees

Pensioners get 50% off normal (not working dog) registration fees.

A registered dog:

Protect your pet with a SOLID BRASS ID TAG from the RSPCA WA (Inc.)

At $17 per tag (including postage) these tags provide extra security if or when your beloved pet goes missing. Proceeds from the sale of these tags benefit the RSPCA WA (Inc.). These can be purchased by contacting the RSPCA at PO Box 3147, Malaga WA 6945. Forms are available from the Shire of Brookton administration office, White Street.

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