13Sleeping areas

13 Sleeping areas

(1)  A person with care or charge of a dog must ensure that the areas where the dog is likely to sleep are –

(a) checked daily; and

(b) maintained in a clean condition.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(2)  A person with care or charge of a dog must ensure that the dog always has access to a clean dry area to sleep in that –

(a) is appropriate for the dog after taking into account the characteristics of the dog; and

(b) is large enough so that each dog that is expected, or likely, to sleep in the area is able to lie down with all limbs fully extended and without being obstructed; and

(c) except in extreme circumstances –

(i) provides protection from predicted extremes of temperature, wind, rain or other adverse weather conditions; and

(ii) is within a temperature range that is comfortable for the dog after taking into account the characteristics of the dog.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.