Policy on Dogs

Focus of the Policy on Dogs

The Dog Control Act 1996 requires councils to have a policy on dogs, and a dog bylaw to put the policy into effect.

The policy focuses on:

• responsible dog ownership - what a dog owner should do as a good neighbour
• dog welfare - what people should do to care for the well-being of dogs
• community education - what people should know to stay safe around dogs
• dog safe access - where dogs can be taken in public places
• registration - the identification of the owner of every dog
• dog safe communities - the safety and comfort of people using public places
• bylaws, funding, monitoring - what is needed to help achieve our aims.

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