Dogs and animals : Christchurch City Council

In June 2016 the Council adopted a new Dog Control Policy 2016 and Dog Control Bylaw 2016 which came into effect on 1 September 2016.

Report a problem

Report a problem with a dog or stock

Infringement Notice appeal

Found dogs list

Christchurch City Council will always do its best to reunite a lost dog with its owner.

Dogs available for adoption

Adopting a dog from the animal shelter

Dog care and safety

Getting a dog

Dog owner obligations

Dog health and vaccination

Exercising your dog

Barking dogs

Resolving dog aggression

Wandering dogs

Dog registration

Pay your dog registration

How dog registrations are used

Update dog details

Microchipping and desexing

Keeping more than two dogs

Responsible dog owner status

Moving to a new Council district

Dog classification objection form

Dogs in Parks

Dedicated dog parks

Dog exercise areas

Dogs and beaches

Leashed and prohibited areas

Walking tracks

Animal Management

Animal shelter

Impounding stock

Fees and regulations

Dog control offences

Dangerous dogs

Menacing dogs

Dog Control Policy and Bylaw 2016

Dog Control Act 1996

Stock Control Bylaw 2008

Apply for name and address of registered dog owner

Other animals

Removal of animals

Removal of pests

Moving stock

DogSmart education programme

DogSmart School Programme

DogSafe Workplace training

Reading to dogs

Book a DogSafe presentation