Dogs & Dog Registration

All dogs kept within the Glenorchy municipality must be registered with Glenorchy City Council in accordance with the Dog Control Act 2000 (Tasmania).

Dog registration helps support responsible pet ownership, community safety and animal management services across the municipality.

Registration also assists Council in returning lost dogs to their owners and maintaining accurate animal management records.

When to register

All dogs over the age of six (6) months must be registered with Council as per section 8 of the Dog Control Act 2000.

In the case of a dog reaching six (6) months of age, the dog must be registered on or before the last day of the month in which the dog turns 6 months of age.

In the case of a renewal of dog registration, dogs must be registered before the annual due date.  Registrations paid after the due date will incur a late fee.

In the case of an unregistered dog, where the dog is over the age of six (6) months, the registration fee must be paid within fourteen (14) days of notification by Council.

Dog registrations expire annually on 30^th June and require renewing before the annual due date.

Owners are responsible for ensuring their dog registration remains current, and all details are kept up to date with Council.

Why dog registration matters

Dog registration supports a range of important community and animal management services, including:

• Returning lost dogs to owners
• Managing dog exercise areas and facilities
• Supporting animal management and compliance services
• Promoting responsible dog ownership
• Assisting with public safety and nuisance management

Registration also helps Council maintain accurate records and respond effectively to animal-related incidents.

Fees

Registration fees vary depending on factors such as:

• Whether the dog is desexed
• Whether the dog is microchipped
• Whether the owner holds an eligible concession card

Current registration fees are available in Council’s Fees and Charges schedule.

Discounts and concessions

Discounts may be available for:

• Desexed dogs
• Dogs owned by pension or concession card holders
• Microchipped dogs

Supporting responsible pet ownership through desexing and microchipping helps improve animal welfare and community safety outcomes.

How to register or renew

Dog registrations and renewals can be completed in several ways.

• Online – Fill out this form and email it to gccmail@gcc.tas.gov.au. You will have to attend in person to pay the fee.
• In person – Visit Council’s Customer Service Centre during business hours.
• By phone – Phone: 03 6216 6800

Microchipping

All dogs must be microchipped by the time they are 6 months old.

Microchipping must be carried out by a qualified veterinarian or authorised implanter.

Microchips help identify dogs and significantly improve the chances of lost pets being returned to their owners quickly and safely.

Owners should ensure their contact information linked to the microchip database remains up to date.

Keeping your dog under control

Dog owners are responsible for ensuring their dogs are properly supervised and under effective control at all times.

In public areas:

• Dogs must be on a lead unless within a designated off-leash dog exercise area
• Owners must clean up after their dogs
• Dogs must not harass or threaten people, wildlife or other animals

Dogs must also be securely contained on private property and not allowed to stray.

Lost dogs

If your dog is lost, missing or has been seized by Council, contact Council as soon as possible.

Council may assist with:

• Lost and found dog enquiries
• Seized dog information
• Release arrangements and fees
• Returning identified dogs to owners

Microchipping and registration greatly improve the likelihood of dogs being reunited with their owners quickly.

Contact us

For dog registration enquiries or animal management assistance, please contact us:

Phone: 03 6216 6800
Email: gccmail@gcc.tas.gov.au