Schedule 1:
Infringement offences and fees

Schedule 2:
Enactments amended

Schedule 3:
Enactments repealed

Schedule 4:
Breed and type of dog subject to ban on importation and muzzling

Schedule 5:
Organisations authorised to certify dogs as disability assist dogs

Dog Control Act 1996

Disqualification of owners

29: Probationary classification and disqualification to extend over New Zealand

You could also call this:

"Rules for probationary dog owners or those disqualified apply everywhere in New Zealand."

If you are classified as a probationary owner or disqualified under the Dog Control Act 1996, this applies everywhere in New Zealand. Your probationary classification or disqualification is in force throughout the country. This means you must follow the rules of your classification or disqualification no matter where you are in New Zealand.

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This page was last updated on 19 May 2025

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Topics:

Crime and justice > Police and safety

28: Effect of disqualification, or

"What happens if you're not allowed to own a dog"

30: Maintenance of records and provision of information, or

"Councils must keep and share information about dog owners and their dogs"

29Probationary classification and disqualification to extend over New Zealand

Every classification as a probationary owner and every disqualification under this Act shall be in force throughout New Zealand.