What are the rules of dog walking?
Our streets and parks wouldn’t be the same without our four-legged neighbours! Whether you’re a professional walker or a weekend wanderer, we all play a part in keeping our community harmonious. Check out our latest guide on local by-laws to ensure your next walk is safe and fun for everyone, on both ends of the leash.
Dog walking? is a cornerstone of our community life.
Whether it’s a neighbour on a morning stroll or a professional walker leading a pack, our streets and pet-friendly parks are alive with activity every day.
While these outings provide vital exercise for our four-legged friends, it is essential to remain mindful of local by-laws.
These regulations ensure that public spaces remain safe and enjoyable for everyone—balancing the needs of dog lovers and their pets with those of the broader community.
According to the City of Johannesburg’s Dogs and Cats By-law of 2006, Section 6, no person may be allowed to bring a dog into any public space if:
- The dog is wild, dangerous or ferocious q The dog is in a habit of charging at or chasing people or vehicle
- The dog is an unsterilized female dog which is on heat Section 16(1) of the Council’s Public Open Spaces By-laws, published under Notice 831 in Provincial Gazette Extraordinary No. 179 dated 21 May 2004, also states that all dogs in a public space must be on a leash and under the control of a person. Owners must also, by law, pick up and properly dispose of their dog’s excrement.
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With these by-laws in mind, there are several dog-friendly parks in the Sandton and surrounding area that are open to all members of the public.
- Lonehill Park, Lonehill
- Riverside Park, Bryanston
- Field and Study Park, Parkmore
- Delta Park, Randburg
- Innesfree Park, Sandton
- James and Ethel Gray Park, Melrose.
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