Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations71. Dog causing nuisance
(1) A dog is a nuisance if the dog:
(a) is habitually at large; or
(b) makes a noise, by barking or otherwise, that:
(i) persistently occurs; or
(ii) continues to such a degree or extent that it unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or convenience of a person in another premises; or
(c) chases or runs at:
(i) a person (whether or not the person is on foot or otherwise and whether or not there is a fence or other barrier between the person and the dog); or
(ii) an animal (other than in the course of droving, tending, working or protecting stock); or
(d) is offensive or endangers the health of a person or animal (other than in the course of droving, tending, working or protecting stock); or
(e) causes damage to anything outside the premises where the dog is usually kept.
(2) If a dog is a nuisance, the owner of the dog commits an offence.
(3) If an authorised officer is satisfied that a dog is a nuisance, the officer may serve on the owner of the dog:
(a) a notice requiring the owner to have the dog complete the training specified in the notice within the timeframe specified in the notice; or
(b) an order requiring the owner to prevent the behaviour specified in the notice.
(4) An order under clause (3)(b) remains in force for no more than 6 months after it is served.
(5) The owner of a dog must comply with a notice or order served on the owner under clause (3).
(6) An offence against clause (2) or (5) is a regulatory offence.