Working guide dogs are assistance animals and, by law, are allowed access to any public dining area in cafés, restaurants, pubs and clubs. About the NSW Food Authority: The NSW Food Authority is the government organisation that helps ensure NSW food is safe and correctly labelled.
2 - Food Safety Practices and General Requirements cl 24(1)(a) of the Food Standards Code (administered under the Food Act by Food Standards Australia New Zealand) provides that a food business must not permit a dog (other than an assistance dog) in areas in which food is 'handled'.
In reality, a pet-friendly restaurant is a restaurant that has an outside seating area, one that's not fully enclosed. The restaurant owner must specify that pets are allowed on the patio or deck area. But that's it.
Australia is extremely pet-friendly and is known to have one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. Pets are welcome in most public areas including parks, beaches and restaurants. To protect the safety of the public there are several dog and cat breeds that are prohibited in the country.
Coles confirms pet policy
“Assistance and companion animals are welcome to accompany their owners in our stores if they are clearly identified by a collar, coat or harness,” they said.
Woolworths Australia
“ In accordance with Australian law, customers who have registered their companion pets are welcome in our stores.
All pets and animals are not permitted to enter Woolworths stores, with the exception of registered guide dogs and assistance animals.
However, the country has strict biosecurity regulations that protect the local flora and fauna from exotic and introduced diseases. To safeguard the local wildlife, Australia's pet import regulations are complex and very stringently enforced.
I'm disappointed to learn that Officeworks policy has reverted back to no dogs allowed .
Pet animals may be allowed to travel on buses, ferries, light rail and in a taxi if it is confined in a box, basket or other container as required by the Passenger Transport (General) Regulation 2017. However, permission is still required by staff or the driver.
Pet dogs may be permitted, but only in outdoor dining areas that are not enclosed. If you enclose an outdoor open dining area, even for a short time (for example if in winter you use café blinds and a retractable awning), then dogs are not allowed in it while it is enclosed.
What exactly is a dog café? Dog cafés exist in the same vein as cat cafés, in that visitors can come in, sit down to a pastry and a hot coffee, and pet and play with the dogs at the café. Many dog cafés offer their puppy pals for adoption as well!
At PS.Cafe Katong tuck into iconic dishes, as well as some new additions to the menu from within the light and airy indoor dining area or while away the afternoon people watching from our breezy, pet friendly outdoor terrace.
We always welcome assistance animals. We also welcome well-behaved pets that are on a lead. We ask that you maintain full control of your pet at all times and clean up after it, otherwise you will be asked to remove your pet from the store.
Take a lead – it's likely your dog will need to be on their lead in the pub. Make sure they're wearing their collar. It's a legal requirement for dogs to wear a collar and tag in a public place. They must also be microchipped – this helps your dog to be reunited with you, just incase they do escape.
Your cat or dog must arrive in Australia with a microchip that can be scanned and linked to the import permit and any accompanying laboratory reports. If the microchip cannot be scanned in Australia, or the microchip number is inconsistent on any import paperwork, your cat or dog may be exported from Australia.
In NSW, working guide dogs and their users are allowed entry to any public area used by customers, such as: • indoor or outdoor dining areas of a café or restaurant, • public bars • supermarkets • servery areas of kiosks, fast food outlets etc.
Pet shop registration
A person must only operate a pet shop on a location which is registered with the council. Before you buy an animal from a pet shop, check the shop is registered with the council of the municipal district in which the business is located.
Contrary to belief, there is no law that prevents dogs from entering shops, banks or local businesses; so it very much depends on whether the shop owner or branch manager is happy to allow dogs.
Under the Companion Animals Act 1998, dogs must be kept on a leash in all public places. This means when you are outside your home, including on the footpath, your dog must be on a leash – except in designated off-leash parks.
New South Wales counts for over 30% of all domestic travel in Australia. Dog friendly destinations in NSW offer a vast range of variety to choose from. Enjoy the beautiful dog friendly beaches along the coast, visit dog friendly wineries, go camping with your dog or simply have a dog friendly city break.
Animal permits
domestic dog permit if you keep more than 2 dogs-maximum of 4.
We love pets! Unfortunately we are unable to allow them in our stores, unless they are genuine assistance dogs.
Barrett suggests looking for the following features when choosing a backpack carrier for your dog: Good ventilation to prevent overheating. Additional chest straps to keep your pet safely attached to you. Padding inside the pack to keep your dog comfortable.
Carrier requirements may change from airline to airline, but dogs should be able to stand naturally and turn around inside it without touching the sides or top. Can my cat or dog sit on my lap? No. Pets are required to stay in their carrier throughout your domestic flight, stored under the seat in front of you.