Council have received reports of wild dogs in the Seifert Drive/Vanderspec Place area off Frenchville Road. It is important to treat wild dogs with caution and put steps in place(PDF, 2MB) to discourage them from your property.
- Never feed a wild dog.
- Never try to befriend or approach a wild dog.
- Never leave food out for domestic dogs, this can attract wild dogs.
- Keep your pets inside at night and keep them behind an enclosure during the day – do not let them wander.
- Tell your children to stay away from wild dogs and to remain still and not run away if they are threatened by one.
If you are threatened by a wild dog:
• Stand still at your full height and fold your arms across your chest
• Face the dog, then calmly back away...
• If you are with another person, stand back to back
• Confidently call for help
• Wait until the dog or dogs are gone before you continue on your way
• Do not run or wave your arms