Dogs in the Public Domain - Investigations, Trials and Projects

Shoalhaven City Council’s Access Areas for Dogs Policy was most recently revised in December 2023.

The Policy provides the basis for designating dog OFF-LEASH and dog PROHIBITED areas in the Shoalhaven local government area, in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW).

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  • Project StatusOngoing
  • Last reviewed 28 October 2025

About the project

Council recognises companion dogs provide significant benefits for population health and wellbeing. The Access Areas for Dogs Policy is therefore calibrated to ensure these benefits are realised and managed in a manner that protects the rights of all users to equitable access to a range of public places across Shoalhaven; recognising there are segments of the population that wish to avoid contact with dogs.
For more information about specific investigations, trials, please visit the Get Involved web page.