Australia stipulates that it will be illegal to keep a dog without walking the dog. Previously, the maximum fine for not walking the dog was 20000
According to Yahoo News reported on September 26, Australia's new animal welfare law stipulates that dog owners who fail to walk their dogs for more than 24 hours may be fined up to $4000 (nearly 20000), which will take effect in March next year. The law recognizes for the first time that pets are 'conscious animals' that can perceive the world around them. Critics worry that the law is too harsh.