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Dogs 3 Aug 2016

Dog pleads for registration tag

An Auckland dog has launched a video appealing to owners to complete their registration papers and keep their dogs 'legal' for the coming year.

Dogs 18 Jul 2016

Maggie the Mobility Dog in training

Meet Maggie. She’s a voluntary member of Auckland Council’s staff with a very special purpose.

Dogs 5 Jul 2016

Amnesty registers 1,225 dogs

The Menacing Dogs Amnesty has expired, with 1,114 dog owners registering 1,225 dogs.

Dogs 29 Jun 2016

Amnesty seekers flood council in last days

More than 1,000 dog owners have registered for the Menacing Dogs Amnesty, which expires this Thursday 30 June.

Dogs 23 Jun 2016

A Dog’s Story app educates thousands

Our dog safety education app 'A Dog’s Story' launched in April, and 16,000 people have already had a play with it.

Dogs 22 Jun 2016

Amnesty most successful ever undertaken

The menacing dogs amnesty is the most successful ever undertaken in Auckland with 676 dogs already signed up by 610 owners.

Dogs 20 Jun 2016

A pit bull's best friend

Dylan Walton and Lennox are the faces of the menacing dogs amnesty. This is their story.

Dogs 9 Jun 2016

De-sexing your dog is safe and recommended

SPCA veterinarian Rosalind Holland says de-sexing is one of the most important things you can do for your dog.

Dogs 9 Jun 2016

Local dog access rules review

Several local boards are reviewing dog access on local beaches and parks.

Dogs 8 Jun 2016

Walkies with your pit bull

Menacing dogs and types, including pit bulls, must be leashed and muzzled when out in public in Auckland.

Dogs 7 Jun 2016

Greeting a dog

What happens with your dog when a visitor comes to your house? A polite and controlled introduction means a happy interaction for everyone.

Dogs 6 Jun 2016

It's dog registration time!

Dog owners will be looking out for their dog re-registration letters this month, to take up great earlybird discounts.

Dogs 28 May 2016

Dog registration colours to change

It’s dog registration time and your dog will need to be registered by 31 July to qualify for standard rates.

Dogs 18 May 2016

Watch: Auckland Council’s menacing dogs amnesty explained

Field Services Manager Animal Management explains the menacing dogs amnesty.

Community 11 May 2016

Teaching dog safety in schools

Animal management officer Janet Larsen explains how the 'A Dog's Story' app is being used to teach dog safety in schools.

Dogs 6 May 2016

Menacing dog amnesty reaches major milestone

A major milestone has been reached in a bid to get menacing dogs in Auckland registered, de-sexed and micro-chipped.