📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Dungog Shire Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.dungog.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Dungog Shire Council Ranger Services
⏰ When to report
Report dog attacks, roaming dogs, aggressive dogs and other companion animal concerns as soon as possible. Council encourages responsible pet ownership and asks residents to report nuisance issues such as barking, roaming or aggressive behaviour so Rangers can investigate and take appropriate action.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 4995 7777
📧 Email: shirecouncil@dungog.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Information:
https://www.dungog.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Compliance/Ranger-Services/Keeping-Animals
📝 Information you may need
Be prepared to provide:
- Date and time of the incident
- Location of the incident
- Description of the dog(s)
- Details of what occurred
- Owner details (if known)
- Any photographs, videos or witness information that may assist Council's investigation
Council advises that dogs must be properly contained and under effective control in public places. Owners may face fines or court action where dogs roam, become a nuisance or attack people or animals.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
For urgent Ranger enquiries during business hours, contact Dungog Shire Council on (02) 4995 7777. Concerns relating to animal cruelty should be reported directly to RSPCA NSW, Animal Welfare League NSW, or NSW Police, as Council is not the investigating authority for animal cruelty matters.
🩷 Pink for Leasy Tip
Even if the dog has left the area or no one was injured, reporting roaming or aggressive dog behaviour can help councils identify repeat incidents and intervene before someone or another animal is seriously harmed.
Every report contributes to a clearer picture of what's happening in our communities and supports safer outcomes for both people and companion animals.
📢 Still need help?
If you've reported ongoing concerns without resolution, or you've experienced:
- a dog attack
- a near miss
- repeated roaming dogs
- ongoing aggressive dog behaviour
we encourage you to complete one of the Pink for Leasy Community Surveys.
The information you share helps us identify patterns across NSW and advocate for improvements to education, legislation, reporting systems and community safety.
👉 Complete our Community Surveys
🛡️ Prevention Starts Before an Attack Occurs
Reporting concerns early, including roaming dogs, repeated escapes, aggressive behaviour or suspected breaches of companion animal laws, may help prevent future incidents.
Together, we can build safer communities for both people and companion animals.
📋 Disclaimer
This summary has been prepared by Pink for Leasy Inc to assist community members in understanding local council reporting pathways.
The information on this page was verified from the official Dungog Shire Council website on 15 July 2026. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, council reporting processes may change over time. Please refer to the official Dungog Shire Council website for the most up-to-date information.