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Amnesty registers 1,225 dogs
The Menacing Dogs Amnesty has expired, with 1,114 dog owners registering 1,225 dogs.
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.
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.
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.
A pit bull's best friend
Dylan Walton and Lennox are the faces of the menacing dogs amnesty. This is their story.
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.
Local dog access rules review
Several local boards are reviewing dog access on local beaches and parks.
Walkies with your pit bull
Menacing dogs and types, including pit bulls, must be leashed and muzzled when out in public in Auckland.
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.
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.
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.
Watch: Auckland Council’s menacing dogs amnesty explained
Field Services Manager Animal Management explains the menacing dogs amnesty.
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.
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.
Watch: More than 120 owners register menacing dogs
A week after the announcement of an amnesty for menacing dogs, more than 120 dogs have already been registered.
What is a 'menacing dog'?
The Dog Control Act (1996) automatically classifies four breeds (Brazilian Fila, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Tosa and Perro de Presa Canario) and one type (American Pit Bull Terrier) as menacing dogs, no matter how they behave individually.
