Dogs are a part of everyday life in regional areas like the Snowy Monaro, whether it's on the farm, as part of the family, or in a range of specialised jobs.
As more households than ever are choosing to keep a pet, and more people than ever are choosing to swap city streets for life among the mountain peaks, it's up to each of us to make the choice to be a responsible pet owner.
Reports by local farmers to Council in 2026 show an alarming rise in the number and frequency of incidents where pet dogs are hurting and killing farm animals.
Council has investigated 20 dog attacks on stock in 2026 so far, surpassing 2025's full-year total of 17 with six months still to go.
With the agriculture sector under immense pressure right now, we're calling on all local dog owners to protect their pets, our farmers, and our community by choosing to keep their animals contained, socialised, and properly trained.
View the easy guide to preventing dog attacks online at https://qrco.de/dog-attacks.
