Please make sure your dog is wearing its registration tag, and microchip details are up to date with the Council.  Also, check that your contact details are up to date.

If your dog has been known to ‘pull a Houdini’ and escape, you’ll need to find out how they are getting out and more importantly, why they’re so determined to get out. Once you’ve determined the reason why your dog is escaping, you can put a stop to the behaviour.

Here are a few tips to keep your dog home and happy:

• Keep them active and stimulated. Give them your attention by going for a walk, run, or playing with them. Ensure boundaries are secure by checking your fences for vulnerabilities and fixing them. Make sure gates and doors are latching properly.
• Neutering will curb a dog’s urge to search for a mate.
• Training your dog to have a reliable recall is your best chance at getting them back. Remember to reinforce good behaviour, they’ll eventually learn good things happen if they come when called.

If you think your dog may have been picked up by our Animal Control Team go to

Dannevirke Dog Pound - Reflooring | Tararua District Council (tararuadc.govt.nz)

You can also call our friendly Customer Service Team at 06 374 4080 or 06 376 0110.

The SPCA has some very useful articles on what to do if your pet goes missing:

Advice & welfare: What to do if your pet goes missing * SPCA New Zealand