The Policy on Dogs is prepared under the Dog Control Act 1996, and aims to ensure there is a balance between the rights of dog owners and the safety of the general public. It recognises that dog owners, Council and the general public all have a role to play in achieving this balance.

The overall objective of the Policy is to encourage responsible dog ownership to promote an environment where dogs and people can happily co-exist. It contains guidelines on dog registration, dog access to public places, areas where dogs can be exercised both on and off leash, responsible dog ownership and enforcement measures.

The Dog Control Bylaw gives effect to the Policy on Dogs, and contains schedules detailing prohibited, leash control, off leash and designated dog exercise areas in the Franklin District.

Proposed Dog Control Bylaw (pdf, 61kb)

Proposed Dog Policy (pdf, 50kb)

Statement of Proposal, Dog Bylaw and Policy (pdf,30kb)

 Obtaining Further Information and Making a Submission
 

Council welcomes submissions from the public and interested parties on the proposed Bylaw.

A Statement of Proposal that includes the proposed Bylaw, this Statement of Proposal, and a Submission Form can be obtained from public libraries and Council service centres or downloaded from the links above.

The submission period closes at 5.00pm on 3 December 2009. Please make sure to indicate whether you wish to appear at a hearing in support of your submission. You can fill in a submission form here by clicking on the link to the right.

For more information please phone Jane Tuckley on 09 237 1304 ext 472 or e-mail jane_tuckley@franklin.govt.nz