Pet Ownership Survey 2020 Question Title Question Title * Which best describes your interest in dog and cat management in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters? I am a dog owner I am Interested in Council initiatives and projects I am a cat owner I am Interested in animal welfare and management I am planning on getting a dog or cat in the future Other (please specify) Question Title * Before taking this survey, were you aware that the Council has a plan relating to the management of dogs and cats in the Council area? Yes No Question Title * From 1 July 2018, the State Government introduced new legislative requirements around the registration, microchipping and desexing of dogs and cats.Are you aware of the new legislative requirements? Yes No Question Title * Answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge:Dog registrations must be done online through the Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) statewide database. True False Question Title * How often do you need to register your dog? Once Every five years Every 12 months Question Title * Only dogs need to be microchipped, and not cats. True False Question Title * All dogs and cats born after 1 July 2018 must be de-sexed once they are six months old. True False Question Title * Dogs must be kept on-leash in all public places, unless designated as an off-leash area. How many off-leash areas are located within the Council area? Five Ten All reserves are off-leash Question Title * Dogs must kept under effective control at all times in public places.Tick which of the following requirements apply in off-leash areas: The dog must be in close proximity to you at all times You must be able to see the dog at all times The dog must be on a leash (maximum two metres) Question Title * Failure to pick up dog poo left by your dog in a public place is illegal and can attract a fine. True False Question Title * Tick which of the following requirements apply in all other public places (e.g. on-leash reserves, nature strips and footpaths): The dog must be in close proximity to you at all times You must be able to see the dog at all times The dog must be on a leash (maximum two metres) Question Title * How can you help prevent your dog from attacking? Tick all which apply. Socialising your dog from an early age Avoiding situations that make your dog nervous or anxious Obedience training Desexing your dog All of the above Question Title * How can you help prevent your dog from barking excessively when you’re not at home? Tick all which apply. Providing stimulating activities for your dog when you’re not at home Having a trusted friend check on your dog when you’re not at home Walking your dog regularly Taking your dog to a vet to make sure there is no underlying medical issue Desexing your dog Training your dog All of the above Question Title * How can you help prevent your dog from escaping from your property? Tick all which apply. Appropriate fencing Providing stimulating activities for your dog when you’re not at home Obedience training Desexing your dog All of the above About youWe want to know more about the people who have taken the time to respond to the survey. The following fields are optional - this information will not be recorded with your comments. Question Title * Suburb Question Title * Age (please select age range) 16-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Keep in touchTo stay up to date about the Council's programs, services, events and initiatives, please provide your email address to sign up to our new bi-monthly eNewsletter, Your NPSP. Question Title * I would like to receive the Council’s eNewsletter: Yes No Question Title * Email Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.All comments and submissions received as part of the Responsible Pet Ownership – Community Survey 2020 will be collated and summarised for internal reporting purposes at the Council. Submit