There are many benefits to owning animals, including companionship and friendship. Waikato District Council encourages responsible animal ownership – find out what your obligations and responsibilities are as a dog or stock owner.
Dog Control Bylaw 2022
Dog Control Policy 2022
Find out what to do if there is a threat to animals or public safety and how to report a dog barking and roaming stock.
To help keep dogs safe and enable us to reunite lost dogs with owners, all dogs are required by law to be microchipped and registered. Here you can apply to register and microchip your dog, as well as let us know when you details have changed.
Dogs should be de-sexed if they are not intended for breeding. Dogs that are de-sexed are often more sociable, are healthier and live longer. Learn more about desexing and if you are eligible for subsidised desexing.
Find out how to adopt a dog available for rehoming from one of the Waikato district's pounds.
Location and details of Waikato district's two pounds.
There are many off-leash dog exercise areas in the Waikato district, find out where your local dog park is here.
Find out how we can help you, your children or your workplace or organisation stay safe around dogs and/or request a free visit and presentation from our dog safety education team.
As good dog owners, it is your responsibility to provide the love, care and attention necessary to make sure our pets are happy, safe and healthy.
Navigate the mud-filled obstacle course with you pooch at this fun-filled annual event.
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