Microchipping your dog

In 2006 new legislation came into effect meaning all new puppies need to be microchipped within two months of when they are registered.

You will also need to microchip your dog if:

• you are registering your dog for the first time in your local area
• your dog is classified as dangerous
• your dog is classified as menacing
• your dog has been impounded for the second time.

Working farm dogs are exempt from microchipping.

Microchipping was introduced by Parliament to make it easier to track down dogs that get lost and to identify dangerous dogs.

Microchipping services are provided by vets with councils then verifying the microchipping.

Failure to microchip your dog if it falls into one of the microchipping categories could result in prosecution and a $3,000 fine.