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Registration & Identification 

Registration and identification of pets in urban areas is important for the wellbeing of the animal themselves, owner's peace of mind, and to allow Council to plan for future community needs.

Dog registration is an important investment in your pet, providing safety and security as well as assisting council to identify you in case your pet is lost, injured or involved in an incident.

Registration also helps council identify who owns which dogs, how many dogs live in the township and where they live. 

Registration of your dog and/or cat is compulsory

Dog registrations are designed to promote responsible pet ownership. 

All dogs must be registered after 3 months of age or within:

• 14 days of acquiring the dog
• 28 days of becoming a new resident of a region

View Animal Registration Form (pdf)

Fees 

Dog Registration Fees

Regulated Dogs

Cat Registration Fees

A 50% discount applies when renewing registration before due date and new animals registered within 14 days of owner becoming a resident.

In order to register your dog you must complete a dog registration form and return it to council with the appropriate fee.

Please notify council of any changes to animal/owner information such as changes to animals, change of address or if you no longer have the animal that is registered with Barcoo Shire Council.

Animals must have a current registration tag affixed to a collar at all times.

A maximum of 2 dogs per house applies. A written application for a permit to house more than 2 dogs can be lodged to council. (You are required to hold a permit if you have more than 2 dogs). Download the application for more than 2 dogs here. 

Impounding of Animals

An authorised person may impound an animal found wandering in a public place or remove a stray animal from private property at the request of the property owner.

A dog deemed to be a threat to the health and safety of people or animals may be seized.

Owners of dogs found to be causing a nuisance or barking excessively may receive written notice from an Authorised Officer to take relevant action to prevent the behaviour.

Responsible Pet Ownership 

Nuisances: Dogs can be classed as a nuisance if it exposes the Health and Safety of others. If it creates a reasonable apprehension in the minds of others to their Health and Safety.

Wandering Dogs: Never allow your dog to wander. Your dog may become lost, stolen, injured or become a nuisance to others.

Barking Dogs: Excessive barking of dogs can be considered a nuisance if it becomes prolonged and constant.

Dangerous Dogs: Dog owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs. Owners must ensure their dogs pose no threat to the health and safety of other people and/or animals.

Prohibited Dogs: American Pit Bull, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure your dog is registered at 12 weeks of age
• Don't allow your dog to wander
• Don't allow your dog to bark excessively
• Keep your dog under control when walking
• Ensure your dog is not a threat to the Health & Safety of others
• Give your dog plenty of exercise

Contact Information

For further information please contact your Land Protection Officer:

Emily Jellie
Barcoo Shire Council
Phone: (07) 4658 6937
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Published: 07 April 2011

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Published: 06 April 2011

Planning Scheme

Lodging a Development Application Fact Sheet 

View the Barcoo Shire Planning Scheme, including maps and zoning.

• Barcoo Shire Council Planning Scheme 2020 (pdf)
• Susperseded Barcoo Shire Council Planning Scheme 2006 (pdf)
• Barcoo Shire Planning Scheme Amendments (pdf)

Food Safety

View the Barcoo Shire Food Business Licence Application

• Food Business Licence Application 2019-20 (pdf)

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Published: 06 April 2011

Barcoo Shire Council Biosecurity Plan 2023-2028

The objective of the Barcoo Shire Biosecurity Plan is to bring together all sectors of the local community to manage invasive plants and animals. The Plan sets strategies, activities and responsibilities for pest management at a local scale. It ensures resources are targeted at the highest priority pest management activities and those most likely to succeed. The Plan sets achievable objectives for the local community and incorporates monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of it. The Plan is also used to inform regional planning processes on local pest management priorities.

Access the Barcoo Shire Council Biosecurity Plan 2023-2028

Baiting For Wild Dogs And Feral Pigs

Sodium fluoroacetate (1080) is a useful pesticide for the control of invasive animals and has been used throughout Australia since the early 1960s. 1080 is the most efficient, humane and species-specific pesticide currently available for invasive animal control in Australia. In Queensland, 1080 is registered for use in the control of wild dogs, feral pigs, foxes and rabbits.

Council offers rural landholders the opportunity to participate in 1080 baiting programs to control invasive pest animals such as wild dogs and feral pigs on their properties within the Barcoo Shire Council area. These campaigns are generally conducted in April/May (early Winter) and again in September/October (early Spring) targeting wild dog activity and breeding cycles.

Council can also provide 1080 baits to rural landholders outside of the baiting program dates as required.

Visitors and local community members are to be vigilant with their pets during baiting periods and take caution whilst travelling around the Shire. 1080 baits can remain active for long periods on properties adjacent to main roads and other road networks within the Shire boundary. Please ensure you do not take your pets onto private property without first contacting the owner/manager. If you suspect your domestic animal has had contact with 1080, contact a vet immediately.

For further information on Barcoo Shire Council's 1080 Baiting Program and to find out how to become involved, please contact Council's Rural Lands Support Officer Peter Pidgeon on the details below. 

Peter Pidgeon 
Rural Lands Officer
Phone: 0459 028 596
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Published: 25 February 2011

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