Pets on campus

Pets are welcome on Monash campus grounds, but they must be restrained at all times. If your pet causes a nuisance or behaves aggressively, it may be banned from campus. Pets are not allowed inside buildings, except for:

• guide dogs and guide dogs in training
• accredited assistance or therapy dogs
• animals used in approved research projects
• animals involved in theatrical performances.

Events and activities involving pets

If you're planning an event that includes animals, you’ll need to complete a risk management plan that considers:

• the suitability of the environment
• allergies and sensitivities
• the animal’s temperament and general health
• supervision arrangements
• emergency and first aid response.

Bringing your dog to campus

If you bring a dog to campus, you must:

• keep it on a short lead (no longer than 1.5 metres)
• maintain effective voice or hand control and keep it in sight
• prevent it from threatening or attacking people or other dogs (follow any council requirements that apply)
• clean up after your dog and dispose of waste properly.

Dogs are not permitted on specialised sports surfaces (e.g. synthetic playing fields), to prevent damage from digging or urination.