Dog enclosure requirements

Dogs living in Logan must be contained within their property boundary. Dog owners must provide and maintain a suitable enclosure for their dog to prevent escape.

Dog enclosures must:

• provide uninterrupted access to an entry of your home for emergency services, delivery drivers and other visitors to safely enter without coming into contact with your dog
• be built of strong and firm materials
• prevent the dog escaping over, under or through the fence or barrier
• be at least 1 metre in height for dogs under 10 kilograms and 1.2 metres in height for dogs over 10 kilograms
• not be less than 10 square metres in area and must not include your swimming pool
• meet all welfare requirements of the dog.

If your dog has previously escaped over a 1.2 metre fence, we may enforce you to increase your fence to height to 1.8 metres and other improvements as required.

If your dog has been involved in a specific control order, and the property is less than 501 square metres, you need to make sure no part of the dog can protrude through the fence.

Remember to close the gate or door so your dog doesn't get out. If you have children, padlocks or self-closing latches can be very beneficial.

For information about fencing responsibilities for dog owners, see fencing requirements.