Dog Registration

Customers who have a new puppy or a new dog to be registered in the Central Otago district can also use the Reg the Dog website to register.

Simply enter your email address and the address of where your dog is kept and follow the step by step instructions. It's quick and easy, but if you do get stuck please call the Council on 03 440 0056.

There are also options to register your dog by phone and in person at any Council service centre for those without access to the internet.

All registrations should be paid by the 31 July as a 50% penalty gets automatically applied on 1 August increasing the fee from $55 to $82.50 (see fees below).

On 1 September, any outstanding registrations will receive a $300 Infringement for failure to register your dogs. So please get in now to avoid the fine.

You can pay online - here are the account details - 03-1733-0094176-000 using your name and dogs name as a reference.

Or you can go to https://www.regthedog.co.nz to complete your registration.

If you are having any problems, please email: dogs@codc.govt.nz

Change of address or ownership

If you change address you need to notify Council to enable us to reunite you and your loved one (if they were to take themselves for a walk), but also to avoid any fines for not updating your details. If you buy or sell a dog you must also notify Council within 14 days. This can be via the online means or by phone.

Fees

* A working dog is one kept solely for herding or driving stock, or a disability assist dog. Other specific classifications for working dogs are detailed in the Dog Control Act. If you consider your dog meets the definition contact Council and we will verify this. Please note working dogs does not include those that 'go to work with you' or are 'used for hunting' etc. Any working dog status will be checked to ensure it meets the Dog Control Act definitions.

Got a question?

Email: dogs@codc.govt.nz
Phone: 03 440 0056