Secure your property and prevent roaming
Ways to control your dog on private property include using fencing or kennels. Alternatively, you can chain up your dog or leave it indoors. Always put adequate water and food nearby.
Keep the access way from the street to your front door clear to make sure your dog doesn't threaten anyone.
In general, fences should be at least 1.2 metres high. Make sure there aren't any holes or weak points where your dog can escape.
Don't allow your dog to wander off your property. You may be fined for letting your dog roam.
Policies & Bylaws
Control your dog in public areas
You must be able to control your dog by command at all times in all public places. Keep your dog on a leash in all public places with the exception of designated dog exercise areas.
Exercise Areas
Learn more about training your dog:
Dog Training
Clean up after your dog
You must clean up after your dog on any property that's not your own.
Carry a spare plastic bag whenever you're in public with your dog. Put dog waste bags in a rubbish bin or wrap them up and put into your home rubbish.
Dog waste bags are available at some pet stores, supermarkets, vet clinics and our Arapaki Service Centre.