Dog Management and Control Unit
Being safe is being responsible
The Dog Management and Control Unit was established under Section 11A of the Public Service Act 2016 and the creation of this section was published in the Gazette on 24th May 2021.
The Dog Management and Control Act 2017 mandates the function of the Dog Management and Control Unit.
WHAT WE DO
Application for a dog licence:
- Applications for dog licences are received by the officers of the section who are responsible for ensuring the required documents and information are properly filled out and submitted by the applicants.
- The officers of the section are responsible for processing dog licences for consideration by the Authority.
- Applications for dog import permits are received by officers of the Quarantine section for processing and consideration by the Director of Quarantine.
FAQs
DOG LICENCE
It is a requirement under the law, Dog Management and Control Act 2017, for the owner to license his or her dog.
Apply by lodging the completed Form 1 – Application for Dog Licence, together with the prescribed fees with the Dog Management and Control Unit at the Department of Justice and Border Control.
The following information will be required:
- Owners details (name, phone contact, email, address)
- Details of the dog (name, breed, gender, colour, age)
- Whether it is a dangerous dog?
- Whether it has been de-sexed?
- Whether it is imported?
- Refer to Form 1.
No. | Nature of fee/costs | Fee/Costs |
1. | Application for dog licence | $100 |
2. | Application for dog licence (dangerous dog) | $200 |
3. | Annual dog licence | $50 |
4. | Annual dog licence (dangerous dog) | $150 |
5. | Lost tag | $50 |
6. | Penalty for licenced dog seized and detained | $100 |
7. | Cost of detention for licenced dog | $100 per day |
Yes, beginning 1st of June, annually.
Yes, the new owner has to notify the Dog Management Unit within 7 days of the change in ownership.
If a person fails to obtain a dog licence, he or she commits an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine not exceeding $5000.00.
If the person does not obtain a dog licence for a second time, he or she commits an offence upon conviction and is liable to a fine not exceeding $10000.00 or to a term of imprisonment of 2 years or both.
Yes, there are regulations in place for an owner to comply with.
The owner should ensure that:
- The dog is not a danger to the public;
- The dog is not left unattended;
- The dog is not chasing the moving bicycle, motorcycle, or a motor vehicle;
- The dog is leased at all time in public;
- The dog does not attack person or other animals;
- The dog is not left unattended;
- Must not allow or incite the dog to chase person, animal or other dogs; and
- The matter is reported to Police within 12 hours if the dog attacks a person or animal.
An owner can only register 2 dogs.
Refer to the Department of Justice and Border Control website or Dog Management and Control Unit
OUR TEAM
Dawson Agege
Director of the Dog Management and Control Unit
Daniel Tsiode
Supervisor
Jethro Tamakin
Dog Catcher
Peter Posa Deireragea
Dog Catcher
Bradley Dedeiya
Dog Catcher
OUR LOCATION
Department of Justice and Border Control
Ground Floor
Government Offices
Yaren District
Republic of Nauru