Overview

The Council supports dog owners and the welfare of dogs in Wellington city.

Register Your Dog

To find out about registration and microchipping, or refunds, see:

For information on how to get a discount on your registration fee, visit:

Find out what is expected of dog owners when in public areas and cleaning up:

There are areas in the city where you can run your dog off-lead at certain times:

The Council's rules about dogs are in the Dog Policy:

If you have lost a dog or want to report a nuisance dog, go to:

To report a dog attack or problem, contact the Council's Animal Control team. For tips on preventing attacks, check out:

Council Dog Enquiries
Phone: (04) 801 3222

DSS Animal Management
Phone: (04) 388 8212