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Owner responsibilities

Dog owners must meet certain responsibilities such as controlling and cleaning up after your dog. Dog training courses and desexing your dog can also benefit you and the wider community.

Accredited Dog Owner (ADO) applications

ADO applications for 2025/2026 are closed.

For the 2026/2027 registration period, applications will open from 1 September 2025 to 30 April 2026.

Control and clean up after your dog

Dog owners are responsible for controlling and cleaning up after their pets.

Desex your dog

Desexing (neutering or spaying) your dog benefits dog owners and the wider community.

Dog training

Dog obedience training is a positive way to spend time with your dog.

List of dog owner responsibilities

Make sure you meet all your responsibilities as a dog owner.