Dogs and leashes, birds and beaches

Once a dog detects a nesting bird, its natural curiosity can lead it straight to the vulnerable eggs and chicks. No matter how well trained your dog is, accidental crushing of eggs and chicks can occur when a dog runs around on the beach. Help protect Australia’s beach-nesting birds by being a responsible dog owner, familiarise yourself with the current regulations for dogs on beaches in your local area, we invite you to read Dogs and leashes, birds and beaches (click the previous link).