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Animal Welfare (Dogs) Regulations 2026
11Housing of dogs left unattended
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11 Housing of dogs left unattended
A person who has the care or charge of a dog must ensure that, if the dog is left unattended for an unreasonable period, the dog always has access to an area that is constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient protection for the dog from any predictable extremes of temperature, wind, rain or other adverse weather conditions.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.