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Dog Owners Information

All you need to know about owning a dog in the Horowhenua, including registering your dog and renewal registrations. 

Exercising your Dog

Horowhenua District Council provides plenty of places across the District where people can exercise their dogs.

Microchipping your dog

The Dog Control Act requires all new dogs to be microchipped within two months of being registered with Council.

Dog Pound

The Dog Pound is situated at the Horowhenua District Council depot entrance at 169 Mako Mako Road, Levin.

Dog Control Policy and Practices Annual Report

Every year, Council has to report various dog-related details to Central Government. This is done through the 'Dog Control Policy and Practices Annual Report'.

The latest report is available below. 

Dog Control Policy and Practices Annual Report 2023-2024

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