Dogs

If you own a dog in Palmerston North, there are a few things you need to know. The rest is a walk in the park.

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• Dog registration

  You need to register your dog by 1 July every year or before your puppy is three months old.

• Owning a dog in Palmerston North

  Read up on your responsibilities as a dog owner.

• Microchipping your dog

  All new puppies 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.

• Exercising your dog

  Find a dog park near you, and areas where your dog needs to be on a leash.

• Lost dogs

  Report a problem dog or check to see if your lost dog is in the pound.

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  Apply for working dog status

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

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  Update your dog's details

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