Enforcement of the Dog Control Act 1996

Response

Sent: Wednesday, 22 April 2026 07:55 am
Subject: Official Information Request - Enforcement of the Dog Control Act 1996

I refer to your Official Information request of 16 March 2026 for information regarding the enforcement of the Dog Control Act 1996.

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The number of dog attack incidents recorded during this period.

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The number of dogs seized or impounded by Animal Control Officers.

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The number of dogs destroyed by the Council, including those destroyed following attacks on livestock or other animals.

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The number of infringement notices or prosecution issued under the Dog Control Act.

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The number of dogs classified as dangerous or menacing during this period.

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The number of full-time equivalent Animal Control Officers employed by the Council each year. (This includes the Animal Control Team Leader)

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Any internal reports, briefings or assessments relating to roaming or feral dog activity within the district.

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No.

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Any operational policies or procedures currently used by the Council for responding to reports of roaming or feral dogs.

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Council has a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Animal Control team regarding Roaming Dogs.

Under this SOP, roaming dogs are a Priority 1 between the hours of 08:00 to 16:30 and must be attended to within 60 minutes.