Dogs
Doggy Dan on taming naughty dogs
Dog behaviour expert, Daniel Abdelnoor, aka Doggy Dan is with us to answer your questions about teaching naughty dogs to behave. Video, Audio, Gallery
1000+ dog owners sign up for free registration
More than 1000 owners of menacing dogs have signed up to the Auckland Council's offer to register their pets for free - five times the number they were expecting. Video, Audio
Millions petition against dog meat festival in China
An annual two-day dog meat festival is underway in China, where 2-thousand animals are expected to be slaughtered. Audio
Auckland dogs to change colour
Aucklanders may own copper canines and mahogany mongrels now but within the year that will change - on paper, anyway. Audio
Auckland Dogs are losing their colour
If you live in Auckland, and you're a dog owner, your ginger dog could now simply be called red. Your silver, sand, ash and pepper... a simple grey. Auckland Council is culling the 46 colours used to… Audio
Pug life – the cost of cute
Dogs bred to have short, wide heads, such as pugs and French and British bulldogs are prone to serious health complications including breathing difficulties, skin and eye conditions and digestive… Audio
Councillors hear submissions on animal control proposals
A Wellington woman who was attacked by a dog is one of nearly 800 people and groups weighing on the city council's proposed new animal control rules. Audio
Dogs make you healthier
New research shows that people who own dogs recover more quickly from heart attacks than those without a canine companion. Audio
Nearly 130 owners register menacing dogs for free in Akld
More than 120 dogs are already waiting to be registered, for free, under the Auckland Council's newly announced crackdown on menacing dog breeds. Video, Audio
A report from a Canadian psychologist says dogs don't do hugs
Dogs don't like being hugged according to an animal psychologuist. Audio
Akl move to control menacing dogs 'step in right direction'
Moves by the Auckland Council to control menacing dogs are being hailed as a step in the right direction but still short of what's needed to stop people being seriously injured. Audio
Councils urgeed to do more on dog control
Pressure is on for local councils to follow the lead of Auckland Council and grant amnesty to owners of unregistered menacing dogs. Audio
Children learning reading and dog skills at Chch libraries
Three afternoons a week, children sit down at city libraries to read to dogs. Audio
Banning dogs won't work - SPCA
Banning particular 'dangerous' breeds of dogs will not help reduce the number of attacks, says Auckland SPCA CEO Andrea Midgeon Audio
Where does the govt stand on dangerous dogs?
Associate Minister for Local Government Louise Upton says the government is open to all suggestions in deciding how to deal with dangerous dogs. Audio
Local government wants help tackling dog control
Local Government New Zealand is calling on central government to take a leadership role on dog control after a spate of serious attacks. Audio
Options to tighten laws on dangerous dogs
The government is considering options to tighten laws on dangerous dogs after a spate of serious attacks in the last week. Audio
Dogs of Wellington
Wellington's dogs and their owners were out in force for The Big Dog Walk With Lots Of Dogs over the weekend. Daniela Maoate-Cox pawsed to catch up with canines and their humans. Audio, Gallery
Gov urged to do more to stop pit bull attacks
Animal control officers and local government leaders are urging the Government to step up and do more to stop the carnage pit bull type dogs are causing. Their calls follow a horrific attack by a pit… Audio