Dogs

Make a complaint about a dog

Contact our animal management team to report a problem dog.

Register your dog

You need to register your dog before it's three months old and renew it the registration every year.

Update your dog's details

Use the forms on this page to update the details we hold on file about your dog.

Lost dogs and dogs for adoption

If your dog is missing, contact us to see if our animal management officers have picked it up.

Dog attacks

Find out what to do in case of a dog attack.

Socialising your dog

Watch our short video for some handy dog socialisation tips.

Exercising your dog

Find a dog park near you, and areas where you can walk your dog off-leash.

Owning a dog in Palmerston North

Read up on your responsibilities as a dog owner.

Microchipping your dog

All dogs need to be microchipped within two months of being registered.

Preferred owner scheme

It pays to be a responsible dog owner – you can get reduced registration fees.

Adopt a dog

Thinking about adopting a dog from the Palmy pound? Find out about our adoption process and what it will cost.

Apply for working dog status

Use this form to register your dog as a working dog.

Review dog charges or penalties

Ask us to review impound fees and infringements, or for more time to pay your dog rego.

Apply for a multiple dog permit

You need a multiple dog permit if you want to keep 3 or more dogs.

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