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Any dog can bite!
Campaign launch aims to raise awareness of child safety around dogs
Preventing dog bites
Every year, hundreds of people need medical care for dog attacks in Auckland, with most bites happening in the family home.
Great spots for dog walking in Auckland
On-leash or off, there are heaps of exciting dog walking areas for you to discover across Auckland.
Introducing your dog to your new baby
How to prepare your dog to calmly and safely welcome a new addition to the whānau
Keeping your children safe around dogs
While most dogs love attention, sometimes it can get too much for them – especially when there are children around.
Four ways to be a responsible dog owner
If you've welcomed a puppy into your family recently, make sure you're following these important rules for responsible dog ownership in Auckland.
Animal Management targets Conifer Grove dog attacks on cats
Auckland Council’s Animal Management officers focussed efforts on uplifting nuisance and roaming dogs in Conifer Grove, Takanini, following a spate of recent attacks on cats in the area.
Dogs in the city: Off-leash hotspots
Nothing beats seeing your four-legged friends hurtle around a dog park with sheer joy. Make their day and let your dog off the leash in these four dog-friendly hotspots.
Showing off their sleuthing skills to Hawaiian mates!
Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team is demonstrating their skills to their Hawaiian counterparts.
Auckland has a dog problem, and my staff are left cleaning up the mess
The issue of euthanasia at Auckland Council’s animal shelters has cropped up in the media again this week, and with it has come the usual vitriol directed at our Animal Management staff.
Love is a four-legged word this Valentine’s Day
Find true love on four legs this Valentine's Day.
Animal Management Officer scores dream job
Why wouldn't you want a summer job like this!
Auckland’s favourite dog names, rarest breeds, revealed
The most popular pooches and more are revealed in the 2022-2023 Animal Management Annual Report
Bobby puts best paw forward but needs your support!
The search is on for a hound good at its job!
The science of sniffs – evaluating dogs to detect plant pathogens
Detection dogs as a tool to sniff out the pathogens causing kauri dieback
Time running out to renew dog registration
A call out to dog owners, from Auckland Council. If you own a dog, it needs to be registered by 1 August.
