We’re renewing our Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) to foster animal welfare and responsible pet ownership, creating a community where people and pets coexist peacefully and respectfully.

To ensure the revised Plan reflects a wide range of community perspectives and needs, we’re seeking feedback on how we can improve domestic animal management in the Bayside area.

We are also reviewing dog off leash restrictions at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary and all beaches within Bayside, as part of the current DAMP, to strike the right balance between fun on the sand for all visitors while protecting sensitive environments.

We understand there’s a wide range of experiences with pets in public spaces, which is why it’s important we hear from all perspectives.

Do you think beach restrictions for dogs are fair for all and easy to follow? What could we do to better promote the safety and welfare of our pets, people and environment within current resources?

Have your say via the surveys below before consultation closes on 23 February 2025.

• Survey 1: Select a marker on the map below to fill in a short survey about how to make the dog restrictions fair and clear at the beaches you visit.
• Survey 2: Complete a quick survey to inform Bayside’s next Domestic Animal Management Plan. In this survey you can also apply to join our ‘Fetching Feedback’ group which will meet on Thursdays evenings in March to consider views and make recommendations to Council.

Copies of the surveys to print and post are available to download at the bottom of this page.