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Significant penalties imposed in three dog prosecution cases
Dog owners are reminded of their responsibilities.
Conservation dog convention will have noses to the ground
There’s 'paws’ for celebration this week as Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team gather with their counterparts from the Department of Conservation and private contractors across the country, for a 'nose to tail' convention.
Revealed: most popular pooch names in Tāmaki Makaurau…plus the city’s rarest dog breeds
Find out the top ten most popular dog names in Auckland.
Be a responsible dog owner
Severe sentence handed down for double dog attack
In a decision in the Manukau District Court, Judge Philip Recordon handed out one of the severest sentences to date in an Auckland Council dog prosecution case, to the owner of two dogs who caused serious injuries on two separate occasions to two...
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Expert tips for dog owners these school holidays
Our Animal Management team share some expert tips for dog owners as we approach Easter and the school holidays.
Keep your dog happy when you're out
Heading out without your dog? Make sure your dog is happy and engaged while you’re away from home. Bored dogs are more likely to bark or chew things they shouldn’t.
More Auckland dog owners doing the right thing
Dog registration is up in Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Council releases its 2020/2021 Animal Management Annual Report.
Aspiring novice eager to find new role in pest detection
Biosecurity dog team welcome Watson
After a 'ruff' year, it’s time to register your precious 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.
Popular pooch names in 2020
For a fifth year in a row, Bella has topped the list of most popular dog names on Auckland Council’s dog registration list and shows no sign of waning in popularity.
Longer fun in the sun for Auckland dog owners
Summer rules from 1 December mean dogs are only allowed at public hotspots, such as beaches and parks, before 10am and after 5pm.
Toxic sea slug warning for Auckland beachgoers
While the occurrence of toxic sea slugs on Tāmaki Makaurau beaches has been sporadic over the years, Auckland Council’s Alcohol and Environmental Health Manager Mervyn Chetty says people should remain vigilant.
