Dogs
Since 1 July 2018, one central database capturing all microchipped and registered dogs and cats, breeders and registration payments in South Australia was introduced.
Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) has replaced the 68 individual council registers and assists councils, shelters and the general public in reuniting lost pets with their owners.
All dogs over 3 months of age must be registered, or within two weeks of ownership. You can register your dog online with Dogs and Cats Online (DACO).
For more information about registering your dog visit dog and cat registration.
In a flat or unit, one dog
In a house, two dogs
Rural Property, three dogs and two working dogs
By-Law 5: Application for a permit to keep more than two dogs
For further information and a copy of the dispensation application please contact one of Council’s Animal Management Officers on 8391 7200 or email: council@mountbarker.sa.gov.au
If you are the victim or have witnessed a dog attack:
- Report the incident immediately to Council 8391 7200
- Seek medical or veterinary treatment as a priority
Please note that if you contact Council’s after hour service, all information will be documented and someone will contact you within 24 hours. Alternatively download an incident statement below.
Further information regarding the process involving a dog attack and be found here.
Tips for barking dog owners
Dogs are an important part of our community, however dogs that bark excessively can become a source of irritation for neighbours and others using the local environment. Our best friend can, if it barks continually can become an intrusion and create friction between neighbours. Neighbours can help each other to solve barking problems by communicating to each other their concerns and needs. Your neighbour may not even be aware that their dog is causing an issue.
Dog and Cat Board - Barking
Contacting your neighbour
Mount Barker District Council receives numerous complaints regarding nuisance noise from barking dogs. Approaching the dog’s owner in a neighbourly manner and discussing your concerns with them sometimes easily resolves this type of complaint.
Download our Barking Dog Neighbour Note:
Barking Dog Neighbour Note
Submitting a barking dog complaint
If you are experiencing a barking problem with a neighbour's dog, please download and complete the following Barking Dog Complaint Form and submit to Council.
Barking Dog Complaint Form
What happens with my barking dog complaint?
View our Barking Dog Complaint Flow Chart to learn more.
Barking Dog Complaint Flow Chart
Barka Park (Mount Barker)
Barka Park is the first dog park in Mount Barker which officially opened for ‘doggy’ business on in July 2015. For more information visit the Barka Park page.
Woofside Road Dog Park (Nairne)
Woofside Road Dog Park officially opened in Nairne on 1 February 2025. It is located on the corner of Woodside Road, Webber Drive and Megan Circuit. For more information visit the Woofside Road Dog Park page.