With warmer weather and longer days summer is a great time to head outdoors with your dog but expect a fine if you flout the rules, Auckland Council’s Animal Management’s Kerri Fergusson says.
Kerri says one bylaw rule change was the implementation of a new summer season definition, allowing dog owners to spend more time with their pets at council controlled public areas.
From 1 December to 1 March dogs are allowed at popular public places, including beaches and parks, up until 10am and after 5pm. No time rules apply outside of the summer season.
“Time and season rules are used in popular places, during busy periods to help maintain a safe environment for dogs and people.”
“Dog owners still need to be mindful of others around them at all times and it’s imperative the rules are understood and followed as to avoid any form of incident and enforcement action, including infringements.”
A total of 197 infringement notices were issued to dog owners from 1 November, 2019, to 8 January, 2020.
Wandering dogs was the biggest issue, with 122 infringements sent out. Dogs off a leash followed, with 40 infringements issued, followed by 35 infringements for failure to control, each carrying a $300 fine.
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