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Hobart’s Eastern Shore dog owners fear dog-friendly areas are disappearing
Dog owners on Hobart’s eastern shore are concerned the number of areas they can exercise their pooch off-lead is shrinking.
Key points:
- A council review proposes banning dogs from certain areas or making them on-lead
- Dog owners say the elderly will be most affected by the ban
- The council says it’s received complaints of dog attacks and must balance the needs of all residents
Clarence City Council (CCC) has put forward a number of possible changes to off-lead areas as part of its Dog Management Policy draft review.
The changes could see dogs completely banned from certain beaches or kept on-leash in areas where they have previously run free.
Resident Fiona Whitla said proposed changes to dog owners’ access to Bellerive Beach – which may go…
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