Northern Territory Numbered Regulations Northern Territory Numbered Regulations(1) When properly containing the dog as required under by-law 27(1), the owner of a dangerous dog must ensure that the containment is appropriate to the danger posed by the dog.
(2) The owner of a dangerous dog must:
(a) erect signage on the premises where the dog is usually kept, with the words "Warning Dangerous Dog" clearly visible and legible from the front boundary of the premises; and
(b) when the dog is outside the premises where the dog is usually kept:
(i) ensure the dog is under the control of a person who is at least 18 years of age and competent to restrain the dog; and
(ii) ensure the dog is controlled by a suitable leash, and muzzled; and
(c) if the owner intends to keep the dog, for more than 14 days, at a place other than the premises where the dog is usually kept – notify the Council of the address of the place within 24 hours after the dog is relocated.
(3) If a dangerous dog attacks, or is alleged to have attacked, a person or an animal, the owner of the dog must notify the Council of the attack, or alleged attack, within 24 hours of the earlier of:
(a) the time of the attack, or alleged attack; or
(b) the time the owner is made aware of the attack, or alleged attack.
(4) The owner of a dangerous dog must notify the Council:
(a) if the dog is missing – within 24 hours after the owner becomes aware the dog is missing; and
(b) if the dog dies – within 14 days after its death.
(5) The owner of a dangerous dog must:
(a) inform any prospective purchaser or owner of the dog that it is a dangerous dog; and
(b) if ownership of the dog is transferred – notify the Council of the name and address of the new owner within 24 hours after the transfer.
(6) The requirements of clauses (1) to (5) are conditions on the registration of a dangerous dog.
(7) The owner of a dangerous dog must also comply with any other condition imposed by the Council on the registration of the dog.