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

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.

An appeal to remove a menacing dog classification from two farm dogs heard two different versions of the same story. Ingahape Rd farmers Bryan Yaxley and Gloria Forman objected to the classification ...

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 ...

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 ...