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A guide for dog owners

Choose the right dog

There are things you need to consider when choosing a dog.

Find out about de-sexing your dog.

De-sexing helps dogs be healthier, safer and well-behaved.

Microchip your dog so it can be identified through council records and the National Dog Database.

Know the obligations you have to fulfil as a dog owner.

If you have a working dog, sign a declaration to pay a lower annual registration fee.

Complete a 'Declaration of special category' form to register your special category dog for free.

Dog walking rules for the entire Auckland region. Find out where you can and cannot walk your dog.