The owner of an american bulldog has lodged an objection to the classification of his pet as dangerous, despite admitting that it attacked a girl, who required hospitalisation and surgery as a result.

Under the new ordinance, a dog is considered “potentially dangerous” and “vicious” when it engages in an unprovoked behavior that could cause harm.

A dog owner has objected to their pet being classified as menacing following a reported attack in Waimate. Maree and Paul Whiting of Christchurch have appealed a decision by the Waimate District ...

Rambunctious shelter dogs are learning obedience from prisoners in Coralville through a new partnership to prepare the dogs for adoption. Dogs in the program live at the Iowa Medical and ...

Councillors Matt Cowley, Steve Morris and Bill Grainger at a hearing panel to listen to owners object to their dog being classified as menacing. Photo/John Borren The owners of a dog which attacked an ...

The dog involved in the attack was a German Shepherd. Photo / 123rf The owners of a german shepherd called Lobo are appealing to Wellington City Council to quash their pet's dangerous dog ...

Pet owners have mixed feelings about mandatory leash laws, but you could be held liable and endure very serious penalties if your dog gets into a fight while off leash. Despite its recent ...

The Shire of Exmouth is trying to establish who is responsible for controlling an unusually high number of dingos wandering into the town. During the past three months the shire has received ...