THE 7 MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT
KOALAS & DOGS

1. My dog wouldn’t hurt anything.

Has your dog ever seen a Koala? Most dogs feel threatened by the sight of a Koala in the yard and will naturally attack.

2. My dog would only play with it.

 

Even a quick bite is enough to kill a Koala. Their skin is very pliable and internal organs are easily punctured.

 

3. We bought this property to give our dogs room to run.

Dogs have all day to play – surely we could share. By restraining your dogs at night when koalas are mainly on the move, many attacks could be avoided.

4. It’s cruel to chain a dog.

Dogs soon enjoy the routine of being “tucked in” every night and so will neighbours who wont be disturbed by barking.

5. I want my dog loose on my property for protection.

Unrestrained dogs can easily be baited and distracted. Your dog is much safer up at the house where it can guard you best.

6. But I have a fence and no trees anyway.

Koalas can climb most fences and often must cross yards to reach other nearby Eucalypts.

7. There’s plenty of bush for them at the end of the street.

Koalas can no longer rely on the diminishing remnant bushland. Suburban gardens are now an essential part of their territory.