• Responsible Dog Owner Knowledge Test

    Responsible Dog Owner Knowledge Test

    To be completed as part of applying for Responsible Dog Owner status
  • Completing this test is Step One of your Responsible Dog Owner Application.

    This online test of your dog knowledge will show us that you understand your responsibilities as a dog owner. All questions are multiple choice and we’ve provided links to documents that will help answer the questions in each section if you need help with the answer.

    Once you have completed this test, please continue to Step Two which is completing the application form and payment online. This must be completed within a month of completing the test.

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    • We collect the following personal information as part of this test:

      • Your name
      • Your address

      We collect this information so we can match your test submission with your Responsible Dog Owner application form. Completing this test is required as part of your application.

      We use Jotform to collect your test submission. Your submission will be stored in Jotform in accordance with the Jotform Privacy Policy for 12 months before being automatically deleted.

      A copy of your test submission will be stored permanently by Hutt City Council as part of your Responsible Dog Owner file.

    • Owner Details 
  • Section 1

  • The Hutt City Council Dog Control Policy 2015 and Dog Control Bylaw 2015 will help you with the next 5 answers.

  • Am I allowed to keep more than two dogs on my property?*
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  • Am I required to provide shelter and water for my dog during the day?*
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  • What do you need to do if there is a change of ownership of the dog, or you and your dog move address?*
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  • If my dog toilets in a public place, am I required to pick up the mess and dispose of it?*
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  • Is it a breach of the bylaw to leave my dog tethered and unattended in a public place?*
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  • Section 2

  • The Dog Control Act 1996 will help you with the next 7 answers.

  • If I get a new puppy, at what age should I register it?*
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  • If a Dog Control Officer visits my property am I required to give them my personal details and those of my dog?*
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  • When must a dog be kept under control?*
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  • If you get an unregistered dog, when does it have to be registered?*
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  • The 'Burden of Proof' that a dog is registered lies with?*
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  • What is the minimum age you need to be to own a dog?*
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  • Is it a legal requirement to microchip my new dog?*
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  • Section 3

  • The Hutt City Council website will help you with the next three answers.

  • Which areas are 'Dog on Leash' at all times? (Choose the most applicable answer)*
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  • In which areas are dogs prohibited? (Choose the most applicable answer)*
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  • What are the restrictions on walking dogs on Petone Beach between Hikoikoi Reserve and Petone Wharf? (Choose the most applicable answer)*
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