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:

Registration

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

Caring for Your Pet

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

Owner Responsibilities

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

Exercise Areas

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

Plans / Policies - Dog Policy

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

Lost and Impounded

Report a Dog Attack

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

Attacks

Keep Up to Date

Subscribe to Capital Canine News, our eNewsletter for dog owners in Wellington, to keep up to date about dog registrations, activities and events in the city, and tips for looking after your dog.

eNewsletters - Subscribe

More Information

Council Dog Enquiries
Phone: (04) 801 3222

DSS Animal Management
Phone: (04) 388 8212