He was also issued with an infringement notice and asked to remove the dogs from the national park a Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment spokesman has confirmed.

Detection of people taking dogs to the area is rare, most visitors understand the importance of keeping domestic animals out of Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Areas, the spokesman said. 

“National parks have been established to provide habitat for native species. They provide refuge for many species that are rare, endangered or not found outside the state,” the spokesman said.

Impacts from dogs and and other domestic pets can include disturbance or disease, making sounds of leaving scents which scare away native wildlife or attract other dogs which may invade from surrounding locations.

Many Tasmanian dog lovers have taken to social media to find the best places to take their furry family members for adventures, ensuring they respect the relevant laws across the state.

More than 2500 people follow the Dog Friendly Tasmania Facebook page, where members share photos of places that are appropriate to take canines. 

Animal Medicines Australia estimates that the national pet industry is worth $8 billion annually and in a report released last year, it said the ‘rise of the fur baby’ had changed the roles pets.

Two-thirds of households with dogs (65 per cent) now regard them as part of the family, up from 59 per cent  in 2013.

The Examiner wants to know if you think there are ways Tasmania could be more dog friendly, or if there are already enough places to have fun with your four-legged friend.