Ranger Services

The Shire Ranger is responsible for enforcing a variety of Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and Policies applicable to Local Government, including those for traffic control, parking, fire prevention, animal control, littering and environmental purposes, which are in place for the protection of the community. Residents and visitors are required to consider their responsibilities as well as their rights in relation to these laws, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.

The Dog Act 1976 and the Shire of Jerramungup Dogs Local Law addresses the control and registration of dogs, the ownership and keeping of dogs, and the obligations and rights of people, both as dog owners and non-dog owners.

Under the Shire of Jerramungup Dogs Local Law  you can keep the following number of dogs (for purpose 24(4) of the Act)
i) Premises outside a townsite, 6 dogs over the age of 3 months and the young of those dogs under that age
ii) Premises located within a townsite, 2 dogs over the age of 3 months and the young of those dogs under that age.

Dogs are prohibited at the following venues within the Shire of Jerramungup:
- John Cove, south of the Wellstead Estuary
- All parks within the Bremer Bay Townsite, unless listed under clause 5.2(1)
- Little Boat Harbour Beach
- Sports grounds located at Bremer Bay, Boxwood Hill, Gairdner and Jerramungup
- All parks within the Jerramungup townsite unless listed under clause 5.2(1)

Places which are dog exercise areas:
- Bremer Bay Golf Course
- Back Beach, Bremer Bay
- Bremer Beach, north of Wellstead Estuary and
- Jerramungup Golf Course, part of Reserve 28169

Ratepayers and residents should be aware that Council is approaching dog control in a manner that is required by legislation and community needs. The Dog Act provides severe penalties for ongoing offences and offenders can face Court proceedings. Dog Control Penalty Fees can be viewed here.

All dogs over three (3) months old are required by State legislation to be registered, including all farm dogs. Applications to licence dogs can be obtained from Council Office by phone on 9835 1022 or by email to nicolew@jerramungup.wa.gov.au, you can download a Dog Registration Form, or register your dog online. 

DOG REGISTRATION FEES

Do you have a complaint about a dog? You can register your complaint in person at the Council office, download a Dog Complaint Form, or submit a complaint form online. For animal complaints requiring immediate attention, contact the Shire Ranger on 0429 351 022.