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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.
Menacing Dogs Amnesty puts the bite on pit bulls
Council's Menacing Dogs Amnesty runs until 30 June to reduce dog-related harm.
Dog safety app educates children
Auckland Council's world-first dog safety smartphone app is an important educational tool to help keep children safe around dogs.
Herald has part to play in keeping community safe from dogs
Councillor Calum Penrose calls on the New Zealand Herald to help make Auckland a safer city.
Dogs got dates!
More than 2,000 people turned up to Victoria Park on 12 February, looking for the love of their life and a date for Valentine’s Day.
Playful pup Tyke looks for loving home
Meet Tyke, a playful, confident Shepherd-Huntaway-Dobi cross pup who loves everyone.
Lovable Labrador-Mastiff puppy Ed needs a home
Ed is all smiles and loves to give lots of kisses and cuddles.
