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If you think you are hearing the howls of dingoes at night you may be right but you may be wrong according to Local Land Services. Numerous dingo sightings on Port Macquarie’s North Shore have prompted calls to questions whether wild dogs or dingoes have infiltrated our surrounding bushlands. Dean Chamberlain from North Coast Local Land Services said the hybrid dogs would be at most 60 percent dingo. He said Port Macquarie itself would also be at the lower to average end of housing the population of these wild dogs on the North Coast. “The crossbred are more prevalent along the coastal strip and would be the ones sighted on the North Shore,” Mr Chamberlain said. “These dogs are generally not aggressive towards humans and are more timid than anything. “However during their breeding season from March to May, may become more aggressive. It is during the breeding season that people should steer clear of them.” Mr Chamberlain said if you were to come across a wild dog the best thing to do would be to stare it down. “Don’t run away from the dogs if you see them. Given they are generally timid standing still and staring at them would encourage them to leave you alone. “If you have pets make sure they are put in secure places overnight if you are indeed worried about the wild dogs attacking.” While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. To make sure you're up to date with all the news, SIGN UP HERE.

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