Managing Dangerous Dogs and Nuisance Complaints
Duration: Half DayInvestment: $430 incl GST
Delivery: Face to Face & Webinar
Target Audience
Animal management officers and council staff who respond to dog behaviour issues and public complaints.
Overview
This session explores the challenges councils face when responding to reports of dangerous dogs or nuisance behaviour. It covers risk assessment processes, legal definitions, and appropriate control measures. Officers will learn how to respond proportionately, apply enforcement options, and communicate effectively with complainants and dog owners.
Key Learnings
- Identifying and managing dangerous dogs
- Handling nuisance complaints
- Risk assessment processes
- Council powers and enforcement pathways
Facilitator
Paul Kelly, Principal – Governance and Regulatory Services – Norman Waterhouse LawyersPaul Kelly is a Partner in the firm’s specialist Local Government Governance & Regulatory Services Team. Paul prepares and delivers workshops, briefings and seminars on behalf of Norman Waterhouse to councils on regulatory matters, civil enforcement and prosecution proceedings dealing with a range of legislations.
The Norman Waterhouse Local Government team is the largest of its kind in the State and is widely recognised as the leader in the provision of advice and representation to the local government sector in South Australia.
Please email training@lga.sa.gov.au to express your interest in this training. The program is scheduled to begin in July 2025, and we will notify you as soon as the schedule is finalised.
