- Continue to meet the Waikato District Council ‘Approved Owner’ requirements, that is,
- To have good history for at least two years; including
- not have a dog impounded; and
- not be the subject of a justified complaint; and
- not be prosecuted for dog offences; and
- keep the Waikato District Council informed of changes of address or dog ownership, including pups born
to the dog, through written advice prior to the new registration; and
- pay the registration fee before 1 August each registration year.
(NOTE: These requirements must have been met in the two years preceding Selected/Farm Owner classification.)
OR
Be a dog owner new to Waikato District and have a good dog owner reference from the previous local
authority and continue to meet the Waikato District Council ‘Approved Owner’ requirements above.
2. Keep their dog(s) under control at all times.
3. Provide the dog(s) with accommodation that meets the standards required by Waikato District Council.