Dog attacks
Dog attacks
If you have witnessed or been involved in a dog attack, please report the matter to Council as soon as you can.
Last updated on: 10 March 2026
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Urgent requests
If you are witnessing or experiencing a dog attack currently in progress, during business hours please contact Council on 9424 0000 to report the matter directly to a Customer Service officer. This will allow a Ranger or the Companion Animal Officer to respond with the highest priority.
After business hours (or after 4pm on weekends), please contact NSW Police on 000 (urgent) or 131 444 (non-urgent).
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Most dog attacks happen when a dog has escaped from its property or at off-leash dog parks. There are penalties that can apply with fines issued and serious offences can include imprisonment for up to 5 years.
If you have witnessed or been involved in a dog attack, please report the matter to Council as soon as you can.
More information
More information concerning dog attacks can be found on Councils website, broken down into resources and advice for victims, witnesses and owners of the offending animal. These can be accessed using the following links:
Report an incident
Please use the below link to raise a request for Council to investigate a dog attack.
When submitting a request as a result of a dog attack, wherever possible please upload any evidence you may have including photos of any injuries, medical reports etc.
Please note: When reporting a dog attack, either as a witness, victim or dog owner, you will be required to provide your contact details in case we require further information in relation to your request. If we have insufficient information regarding the attack, we may not be able to investigate.
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