Multiple Dog Licences

Pursuant to the Clutha District Council Regulatory Bylaw, no more than two dogs of registerable age (whether or not such dogs are registered) may be kept on any premises situated in the urban, industrial, or rural settlement resource areas as defined by the Clutha District Plan unless the owner or occupier is the holder of a licence to keep more than two dogs.

Every application for a licence shall be made in writing to Council and be accompanied by the appropriate fee, and

• shall be subject to such conditions as Council sees fit to impose, and
• shall have effect only in relation to the premises described on the licence, and
• shall not be transferable to any other premises or person.

To apply online for permission to keep more than two dogs click here.

Please note this application will not be approved until you have obtained permission from your neighbours and you have paid the application fee. To find out how much the fee is, visit our fees and charges online here. You can pay either pay via internet banking or at any of our Council offices.

Conditions relating to the issuing of a Multiple Dog Licence

The keeping of more than two dogs by the occupier of any property is subject to the following conditions:

• The number of dogs on the premises shall NOT exceed the number permitted as indicated on the licence
• All dogs kept on the premises must be housed in such a manner as not to cause nuisance to neighbours
• Kennels, runs and other areas on the property used by the dogs must be kept clean and free from nuisance conditions
• All requirements of the Dog Control Act 1996 and the Clutha District Dog Control Bylaw must be met
• The licence specifically precludes housing or breeding of dogs as a commercial enterprise unless Resource Consent has been granted under the Clutha District Plan.
• All deaths, sales or transfers of dogs, (including pups born on the premises) are to be notified to Council within 14 days
• Prior application shall be made to Council before any changes are undertaken that affect the terms and conditions under which the licence is issued.
• No change of dog breeds is permitted without prior Council approval.
• A licence may be subject to such terms, conditions, and restrictions as Council may from time to time consider necessary to impose.
• A licence may be revoked if there is any breach of its terms and conditions.
• Licences are not transferable between occupiers or between premises.