Owners surrender dogs after attack in Narromine

Police said the dog attack took place on Tuesday evening when three dogs attacked another dog on Sixth Avenue.

The council ranger made inquiries to collect the three dogs the next day.

According to police one of the dogs' owners became emotional and threatened the ranger.

The police were called but the matter was resolved when they spoke to the ranger later that afternoon.

Narromine Shire General Manager, Greg Lamont said the ranger discovered the vicious dogs were unregistered and not micro-chipped.

"The family (who owned the dogs) weighed up the costs of the penalties and voluntarily surrendered the dogs, they were euthanased that afternoon," he said.

Mr Lamont said it was his number one priority that council staff were safe and council property was not damaged.

Mr Lamont said penalties were high for non-registered, non-compliant dangerous dogs.

"The penalties can vary. It depends whether the dog is declared or non-declared. There are certain rules to follow," he said.

"All dogs have to be assessed, there are dog personality tests and council can assist with that.

"Dangerous dogs have to be enclosed at home, there has to be warning signs and other measures in place."

Mr Lamont said any breach and the owner could be up for in excess of a $2000 fine.

If you are worried your dog could be dangerous, council can indicate where to get your dog assessed.

"Ring council, we'll have a discussion with you," Mr Lamont said.

Mayor of Narromine Shire, Bill McAnally said this was a timely reminder to make sure your dogs were looked after.

"If you've got any kind of dog make sure it's controlled," he said.

"Someone could be coming onto your property to read a meter or whatever, so make sure your dog is controlled. It's the owner's responsibility."