Dogs need plenty of exercise to stay healthy and happy. There are many places in Timaru District where you can take your dog for a run off the lead.

There are designated areas throughout the district with clear signage to indicate where dogs can go, and where they can’t.

Don't forget to take something with you to remove faeces when exercising your dog, (e.g. pooper scooper, plastic bag). Dog faeces should be disposed of in bins. Failing to do so may result in a fine.

Signage relating to Dog Exercise areas is shown below:

Check out the rules around keeping dogs in Timaru District. The Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw set out the rules around dogs – such as dogs in public places, wandering dogs, ownership of more than one dog, and nuisances caused by dogs.