Responsible Dog Owner Status Application - Online form

The Responsible Dog Owner Status is a special dog ownership status that recognizes good, responsible dog owners and entitles them to a reduced annual dog registration fee.

In order to hold Responsible Dog Owner Status, you must comply with the requirements of the Dog Control Act 1996 and the Mackenzie District Council Dog Control Policy and Dog Control Bylaw 2021.

Dog owner details

Owner Number (Required)
First Names (Required)
Last Name (Required)
Postal Address (Required)
Address where dog is kept If different from postal address.
Email (Required)
Telephone No (Required)
Date of Birth (Required) Your date of birth is required to enable you to be distinguished from other persons with the same name. Certainty of identification is required in the enforcement of the provisions of the Dog Control Act 1996.
MDC Customer number (if known)

Please confirm you meet all of the criteria

I have been the registered owner of the dog(s) and have resided in the Mackenzie District for at least 12 months. (Required)	Yes No
I have paid my dog registration fees on or before the 31 July for the last two years. (Required)	Yes No
I have my dog(s) micro chipped in accordance with the Dog Control Act 1996 and have provided the microchip number to the Council. (Required)	Yes No
The property at which the dog(s) resides is suitably fenced and gated to contain the dog(s) and allows dog free access to the door of the dwelling. (Required)	Yes No
The property at which the dog(s) resides provides for the welfare of the dog(s) including adequate warm housing, access to clean water and ample food and exercise area. (Required)	Yes No
I have not had a dog(s) that have been found at large, be uncontrolled, returned or impounded by Council Staff within the last two years. (Required)	Yes No
I have not been issued with a warning notice or infringement notice for any dog related offence in the last two years. (Required)	Yes No
I have not been prosecuted for any dog related offence in the last two years. (Required)	Yes No
I do not have a dog that is classified as dangerous under the Dog Control Act 1996. (Required)	Yes No
If you own more than two dogs, you hold a license issued by the Council to keep more than two dogs. (Required)	Yes No

Dog #1 details

Dog's Name (Required)
Breed (Required)
Age (Required)
Chip number (Required)
Registration number (Required)

Dog #2 details (if applicable)

Dog's Name #2
Breed #2
Age #2
Chip number #2
Registration number #2

Dog #3 details (if applicable)

Dog's Name #3
Breed #3
Age #3
Chip number #3
Registration number #3

A Dog Control Officer as part of any application for Responsible Dog Owner Status may carry out a property inspection to ensure compliance with Responsible Dog Ownership Criteria. An application for Responsible Dog Owner Status may be granted or be refused, at the discretion of the attending Dog Control Officer.

Any breach of the Responsible Dog Owner Status criteria will lead to the immediate withdrawal of the Responsible Dog Owner Status. Should Responsible Dog Owner Status be withdrawn the owner may not apply for, or be considered for, the status again until two years after the date of withdrawal.

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For those owners with 'Responsible Dog Owner Status' the fees are as follows

	Fees 2024/25
Urban dog	$40.00
Initial Inspection Fee	$25.00

All known owners will be forwarded an account for registration of their dog(s) during July. All dogs of three months or more must be registered by the due date of 31 July.

Registration fees can be made in instalments up to 31 July.

Internet Banking: Mackenzie District Council
A/c No. 03-0887-0226851-02
Payment Reference:
- Please quote your owner number as a reference - e.g. reference is ‘DOG’ and owner ID XXXX e.g. DOG 5467
- If granted 'Responsible Dog Ownership' use ‘RDO’ in particulars.