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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.
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.
Auckland Council wins in the court for dog attack
Successful prosecution in dog attack case
A Pukekohe man has recently been found guilty in the Pukekohe District Court of two charges of owning a dog that attacked a person/s contrary to s-57 of the Dog Control Act 1996.
Be a su-paw-star, it’s time to register your pooch
Auckland Council is again reminding dog owners to show love for their dog by registering them early and taking advantage of the early-bird fee.
Marty 'nose' the importance of island biosecurity
While working the waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning, Marty the English Springer’s nose began to twitch, and he knew something was amiss.
Top tips for a happy howliday
Auckland Council’s Animal Management team has some great tips for looking after the dogs of Tāmaki Makaurau this summer – and they’re not just for dog owners.
Our canine cuties need you
Considering a canine companion? Head along to one of Auckland Council’s “dog walks” to find your perfect match.
