Dog Rock

The rock is a prominent landmark and has the shape of a dog's head when viewed from the western side,[1] leading to the name.

[2] The Noongar people know the rock as Yacka which means "wild dog tamed"; it is thought to be an ancient territorial boundary marker.

The idea was met with protests and petitions along with an angry exchange during a council meeting resulting in the proposal being quashed.

[5] The Royal Automobile Club labelled the rock a danger to traffic in 1938 as it encroached onto the road.

[6] The local authorities then painted the distinctive white collar around the base of the rock to make it more visible.