By Laura Michell
Hume dog owners can get an insight into their dog’s behaviour during the council’s inaugural Dogs in the Park event.
Hume council is hosting the event on Sunday, February 2 in partnership with the Lost Dogs Home.
A canine behaviourist will be on hand to inform dog owners about topics such as safe play in the dog park, reading body language, positive training methods and canine enrichment.
Mayor Carly Moore said there are 18,119 dogs registered in Hume.
“This event is an opportunity for residents to learn from a canine expert about their dog’s behaviour and training,” she said.
“Following each of the sessions, residents will have the chance to ask questions of the behaviourist and council officers who specialise in responsible pet ownership and the local laws relating to pets in Hume.
“Residents are welcome to bring their dog along to Dogs in the Park however, all dogs must be on a leash during the behaviour sessions and dog owners should also consider if their pet is socialised and confident in a crowd before bringing them to the event.”
Dogs in the Park is at the Craigieburn Dog Park, 127-147 Craigieburn Road, at 10am and 11.30am.
Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/Dogs-in-the-park.
