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Information Brochures

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Microchipping Dogs - The Facts
This brochure has been developed so that people are aware of the facts surrounding microchipping their dogs.
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The Law Regarding Dogs that Attack
This brochure has been developed so that people are aware of the legal consequences that apply to the owners of dogs that have attacked in a variety of situations.
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Reducing the Risk of Being Bitten
This brochure provides practical precautions to reduce the risk of being bitten by dogs.
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Knowing Your Obligations (AC3)
Details the legal obligations imposed on the owners of dogs - includes information on wandering, barking, registration, housing, feeding, fouling etc.
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Barking Dogs Legislation (AC8)
Outlines the legislation that applies to nuisance barking, for both owners of dogs and people that may be affected by this nuisance.
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Important Information for Dog Owners (AC1)
Details important registration information, includes a dog registration application form.
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Dog Health (AC7)
Covers basic care of dogs. Includes information on vaccinations, hepatitis, distemper, parvovirus, kennel cough, external and internal parasites.
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Keeping Two or More Dogs (AC10)
Explains the conditions required to hold a licence to keep more than one dog on a residential property.
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Prohibited and Restrained Areas (AC2)
Defines and lists the prohibited and restrained dog areas within the Christchurch City Council area.
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Dog Exercise Areas (AC4)
Lists dog exercise areas within the Christchurch City Council area including beaches. Outlines the conditions and the operating times.
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Barking Dogs (AC9)
Includes information explaining why dogs bark and possible solutions. Barking correction devices and training are covered.
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Dogs at the Beach
Christchurch beaches.
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Dogs at the Beach
Sumner / Scarborough.
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Need help with your New Dog Ownership?
This information pack has been developed as a guide for new dog owners and contains a Welcome to Dog Ownership booklet, an application for Responsible Dog Owner status and a series of brochures providing information on Dog Ownership, Registration, Dogs at the Beach and Dog Attacks.
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Information for Dog Owners on Banks Peninsula
How some rules vary between Banks Peninsula and other areas of Christchurch.
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