When the dogs of Melbourne take a break from the city grind, many head towards the water. Conveniently, there's a bayside walking track that winds beside the bay from the city outskirts to Brighton. Perfect for dogs, you'd think.
Trouble is, there's also pesky signs like the one below dotted along the length of the journey.
The sign all dogs despise. Signs like these are difficult to explain to any dog with an adventurous spirit. Which is why, by the time a dog approaches track's end, many owners notice a distinct increase in lead pulling, air sniffing and tail wagging. Where leashes are off, people are relaxed, and dogs definitely rule .