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South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell (Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 31, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

A dog that caused minor injuries to a mother and two children in Nanango last week won’t be destroyed.<\/p>\n

The bull terrier allegedly ran at the family as they were walking with their Jack Russell near Kimlin Street.<\/p>\n

The injuries occurred as the trio tried to stop the bull terrier from attacking their pet.<\/p>\n

South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell said the attacking dog would not be destroyed by Council but would be declared a “dangerous dog”.<\/p>\n

This meant its annual registration fee would jump to $656.<\/p>\n

It would also have to be desexed (if not already) and always be muzzled in a public place.<\/p>\n

Dangerous dogs must also:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Be identified by having a microchip implanted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Be kept under the effective control of an adult holding an appropriate leash, and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • A sign must be erected advising a dangerous dog is on the property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The dog’s owners must also provide and maintain a purpose-built enclosure within the existing perimeter fence to prevent the dog from escaping.<\/p>\n

        This enclosure must be built so a child cannot climb into it, and members of the public must not be forced to walk through the enclosure to access the front door of the house.<\/p>\n

        Mayor Campbell said the laws surrounding dangerous dogs were inclined to give animals which hadn’t caused serious injury a second chance, which is why the Council hadn’t issued a destruction order.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Even so, it wasn’t Council’s policy to encourage residents to own dangerous dogs.<\/p>\n

        “If a dog is declared dangerous, owners face a range of financial penalties that may make their dog’s euthanasia an attractive option,” the Mayor said.<\/p>\n

        “Building an enclosure can cost $500 or more, and paying an annual $656 registration fee for the rest of the dog’s life is not very attractive either – especially when a desexed, microchipped dog can be registered for less than $30 a year.<\/p>\n

        “Council doesn’t discriminate against dogs, but we do want to encourage people to be responsible pet owners and to look for docile breeds that don’t pose a danger to other residents.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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