Dogs are essential to farmers Dogs are essential to many farming - PDF document

20 May 2019 Kaipara Draft Dog Management Bylaw and Policy Dogs are essential to farmers • Dogs are essential to many farming operations ( Next slide ) • Farm dogs are professionals • Farmers are proficient dog handlers 1

20 May 2019 Stray dogs are dangerous on farms • Stray dogs can transmit disease • Stray dogs can worry, attack and kill stock • Stray dogs can attack famers, their families and workers 2

20 May 2019 We need better protection of livestock in the Bylaw. • Nuisance provisions of bylaw are too limited. • Dog Control Act aim to prevent injury, danger and distress to livestock and other animals. • Use discretion in the Dog Control Act to protect livestock. Protect our vulnerable from dog attacks • Tighter rules are justified • It’s common sense to restrict dog access to certain public spaces • Fur babies are not children and they are not harmless 3