17Sleeping areas

17 Sleeping areas

(1)  A person who has the care or charge of a dog must ensure that all areas in which the dog is likely to sleep are –

(a) checked daily; and

(b) cleaned daily to remove waste, faeces, urine and soiled bedding that may be in the area; and

(c) maintained in a clean condition.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  A person who has the care or charge of a dog must ensure that the dog has access to a clean and dry area to sleep, which –

(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 –

(i) able to lie down with all limbs fully outstretched; and

(ii) not obstructed; and

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

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

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.