Dog Control Act 1996

Probationary owners

22: Objection to classification as probationary owner

You could also call this:

"Objecting to being called a probationary dog owner"

If you are classified as a probationary owner under section 21, you can object to this classification. You do this by writing to the territorial authority and telling them why you do not think you should be a probationary owner. You are also allowed to explain your objection in person to support what you have written.

When you object, the territorial authority will think about the reasons why you were classified as a probationary owner in the first place. They will consider how good you are at looking after dogs and what you have done to stop any problems happening again. They will also think about what you say in your objection and any other important information.

The territorial authority will then decide whether to keep or cancel your classification as a probationary owner. They will write to you to tell you their decision and why they made it. You can object at any time while you are classified as a probationary owner, but you cannot object if you have already had an objection heard in the last 12 months.

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22Objection to classification as probationary owner

  1. Every person classified as a probationary owner under section 21

  2. may object to the classification by lodging, with the territorial authority, a written objection to the classification; and
    1. shall be entitled to be heard in support of the objection.
      1. An objection under this section may be lodged at any time during the period of the classification, but no objection shall be lodged within 12 months of the hearing of any previous objection to the classification.

      2. In considering any objection under this section, the territorial authority shall have regard to—

      3. the circumstances and nature of the offence or offences in respect of which the classification was made; and
        1. the competency of the person objecting in terms of responsible dog ownership; and
          1. any steps taken by the owner to prevent further offences including, but not limited to, the disposal of any dog or dogs or the fencing of the property on which the dog is kept; and
            1. the matters advanced in support of the objection; and
              1. any other relevant matters.
                1. In determining any objection, the territorial authority may uphold or terminate the classification of any person as a probationary owner, and shall give written notice of its decision and the reasons for it to the objector.