Keeping Four or More Dogs

What do I need if I want to keep four or more dogs?

If you have four or more dogs you will need to apply for a Multiple Dog Licence. If you need a Multiple Dog Licence, Domestic Animal Services can mail you an application form.

To receive a Multiple Dog Licence, all of your dogs must also be correctly registered. When the application has been received, an inspection will occur to ensure that your facility is appropriate for the type and numbers of dogs that the Multiple Dog Licence will cover.

The inspection will assess:

• the size of the premises;
• the adequacy of the facilities for keeping dogs;
• the security of the premises; and
• the likelihood of any nuisance to the neighbours.

What about if I want to keep some or all of these dogs sexually entire?

If your animals are born before 21 June 2001 you will not have to do anything to keep them sexually entire. However, if your animals are born on or after 21 June 2001, you will need to apply for a ‘Permit to Keep a Sexually Entire Animal’ for each animal if you want to keep them sexually entire. Otherwise, the animals will have to be de-sexed.