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Dogs 22 Mar 2023

Great spots for dog walking in Auckland

On-leash or off, there are heaps of exciting dog walking areas for you to discover across Auckland.

Conservation 21 Feb 2023

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.

Dogs 21 Dec 2022

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. 

Community 4 Nov 2022

Stay safe around fireworks

Stay safe and look after your pets around Guy Fawkes this year.

Dogs 2 Nov 2022

Our canine cuties need you

Considering a canine companion? Head along to one of Auckland Council’s “dog walks” to find your perfect match.

Dogs 20 Oct 2022

Significant penalties imposed in three dog prosecution cases

Dog owners are reminded of their responsibilities.

Dogs 17 Oct 2022

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.

Be a responsible dog owner
Community 9 Sep 2022

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 separate individuals.

Dogs 29 Jun 2022

Are you a responsible pet owner?

Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, fish fanatic or lizard lover, pets can bring great joy and companionship into our lives. 

Longing for forever homes!
Dogs 28 Jun 2022

Animal shelters bursting at the seams

Lock down babies looking for loving homes

Dogs 27 Jun 2022

Auckland Council’s first biosecurity dog departs

Best nose in the business departs

Dogs 8 Apr 2022

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.

Summer 22 Dec 2021

Who’s a good doggie…owner?

Top tips for being a responsible dog owner this summer.

Dogs 19 Nov 2021

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.

Dogs 18 Oct 2021

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.