61Duties of owner of dangerous dog

61 Duties of owner of dangerous dog (1) This by-law applies to the owner of a dog that is declared to be a dangerous dog. (2) The owner must, within 14 days after the day the declaration takes effect: (a) desex the dangerous dog, unless it is already desexed, at the owner's expense; and (b) provide, to an authorised person, evidence from a veterinarian that the dog is desexed; and (c) undergo behavioural or other training with the dog, as specified by the CEO, at the owner's expense. (3) The owner must ensure that the containment required under by-law 47(1) is appropriate to the danger posed by the dangerous dog. Installing higher and stronger fencing for a large dangerous dog. (4) The owner must post signage on the premises where the dangerous dog is kept, with the words "Warning Dangerous Dog" clearly visible and legible from the front boundary of the premises. (5) When the dangerous dog is outside the premises where it is kept, the owner must ensure that: (a) the dog is kept under the effective control of a person who is at least 18 years of age and competent to restrain the dog; and (b) the dog is muzzled and controlled by a suitable leash; and (c) the dog does not enter a dog exercise area. (6) If the owner intends to keep the dangerous dog for more than 14 days at a place other than the premises where it is usually kept, the owner must notify the City of the address of the place within 24 hours after the dog is relocated.

City of Darwin By-laws 2023 33 (7) The owner must notify the City of any attack, or alleged attack, by the dangerous dog of a person or animal within 24 hours of the time the owner becomes aware of the attack or alleged attack.