Reduce your dog registration fees. Apply to become a ‘Select’ owner

Attention all urban dog owners who are currently listed as ‘Good’ or ‘General Owners’. If you qualify to become a ‘Select Owner’, now is the time to apply so you’ll pay less for your future dog registration fees!

To become a Select Owner, you need to tick these boxes:

• Live in an urban zoned dog area.
• Be already classed as a ‘Good Owner’ or able to meet the ‘Good Owner’ requirements. You’re likely to be in this category if you’ve not been convicted for dog offences, or if within the last two years you’ve not had a dog impounded on more than one occasion, and not received a written warning or infringement notice. If you’re not sure what your classification is, you can call us on 06 765 6099.
• Have an adequately fenced area on your property.
• All dogs are neutered or any un-neutered dogs are pedigrees registered with New Zealand Dogs.
• You've submitted your completed application form no later than 30 April 2026. Late applications will not be accepted, even if you’re just a little bit late.

Visit Stratford.govt.nz/DogOwners and download the Select Dog Ownership application form, or pick one up from council’s Service Centre on Miranda Street.

Return your form:

• In person to our Service Centre, 63 Miranda Street, Stratford
• By post to Stratford District Council, PO Box 320, Stratford 4352
• By email to StratfordDC@stratford.govt.nz