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Pet Education

Federal Park Glebe Dog Obedience Graduation

Education Program Offers

The City’s next six week Dog Obedience Training course commencing Saturday 9 May 2009 is now fully booked out. Contact the City to place your name on the waiting list for the next course which will commence Saturday 4 July 2009.

Please Note: The course is only open to residents from the City of Sydney Council local government area and those residents the councils on the City’s border. The course is ongoing, running over six consecutive weeks. And is open to dogs  5 months of age to ten years.

The half hour classes will run in Sydney Park, St Peters and Rushcutters Bay Park, Rushcutters Bay on Saturday mornings between 9am and Midday. Federal Park, Glebe and Harmony Park, Surry Hills will hold classes on Saturday afternoons between 1.00pm and 4.30pm.

Pet ownership makes an enormous difference in people's lives, and parks where the public can gather with their pets draw people together, build community and break down isolation. The majority of pet owners are responsible, and these public education programs are an opportunity to learn more about companion animal ownership. The City is working to encourage responsible pet ownership and promote harmonious and equitable access to public parks for all residents.

To view photos of the previous dog training participants and read their glowing testimonials about the City of Sydney and Hanrob program visit the Hanrob web site where you may also like to browse and learn more about the services Hanrob can offer your pets.

Bookings

Places are limited. Contact the City of Sydney on 02 9265 9333 or by email at council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au to book in and secure your dog's place in the course.

Kids and Dogs Safety Information

Dogs are a great source of love, joy and companionship for many people and it is important to understand some basic rules about dogs so you can enjoy their company safely and comfortably.

The City of Sydney is pleased to provide 10 fact sheets designed to help teach parents and children about playing it safe around dogs.

Please click on the download link to access the fact sheets. They can be downloaded and printed for colouring in!!

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• Kids and Dogs Safety Fact Sheets | PDF 1.2Mb

Companion Animal Fact Sheets

The City has prepared a series of fact sheets for the information of residents and dog owners. Please click on the download link to access the fact sheets.

Download

• Barking Dogs Fact Sheet | PDF 909Kb
• Desexing Fact Sheet | PDF 846Kb
• Identification & Registration Fact Sheet | PDF 616Kb
• Picking up after your Pet Fact Sheet | PDF 814Kb
• Roaming Dogs Fact Sheet | PDF 770Kb

Pocket Pets

For Information on the responsible care of other pets such as rats, rabbits and guinea pigs click here.

PLEASE NOTE: The City of Sydney does not endorse keeping snakes and/or other native Australian Wildlife as pets.

 

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Last Updated: Thursday 7 May, 2009