GUIDES AND TIPS

The practical stuff, written down.

What to check before an off-leash park, what to ask before you book a pet-friendly room, and where the dog beaches actually are in your state. Built from the same sourced records as the rest of the directory.

Before you go

Short checklists. No fluff, no veterinary advice.

What to check before you go to an off-leash parkA short checklist for a first visit to an off-leash dog park in Australia.What to ask before booking a pet-friendly stayThe questions worth asking before you pay for pet-friendly accommodation in Australia.How to choose a dog groomerWhat to ask a grooming salon or mobile groomer before the first appointment.Have an emergency vet plan before you need oneHow to prepare for an after-hours veterinary emergency in Australia.

Dog beaches by state

Every beach on record where dogs are allowed, grouped by the council that sets the rules.

New South Wales32 on record Victoria9 on record Queensland19 on record South Australia10 on record Western Australia15 on record Tasmania12 on record Northern Territory1 on record Australian Capital Territory1 on record

Off-leash parks by state

Council off-leash areas and fenced dog parks, with a link to each council page.

New South Wales478 on record Victoria314 on record Queensland713 on record South Australia103 on record Western Australia163 on record Tasmania52 on record Northern Territory29 on record Australian Capital Territory47 on record