Dog Registration

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Register your dog

The Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 requires domestic dogs to be microchipped and registered with council from the age of 12 weeks.

Register your dog online here

You can also access our print Dog Registration Application form(PDF, 731KB) here. 

Renewal of registration

Dog registration renewals are issued in late September and are due on the 31st October each year.

More than 2 dogs

If you have more than 2 dogs registered to your property, you will need a licence - refer to Keeping of more than prescribed number of animals(PDF, 627KB).

Replacement dog tag

All dogs must wear their Gympie Regional Council registration tag at all times.

If your dog has lost their tag, you can request a replacement dog tag here.

You will receive your replacement tag in the mail.

Change of details

Update dog registration details using the online form for:

  • Change of address
  • Deceased animal
  • To receive dog registration notices via email

Complete the online Change of Details form. 

Submit new microchipping or desexing certificate

Email: Council@gympie.qld.gov.au
Post: Gympie Regional Council, PO Box 155, Gympie QLD 4570

Write your dog tag or animal number on the document or email.

 

Other responsibilities

  • All dogs must be walked on a leash if outside the boundary of the property they are registered. Unless they are on Council's off leash dog park.
  • Dogs must be registered and have the council tag attached to their collar.
  • If any animal defecates in a public place, the person who has control of the animal must immediately remove and dispose of the faeces in a sanitary way.

Microchipping

Microchipping is the best way to keep your pet safe. Microchipping is usually carried out at your local veterinary clinic, however microchipping days are held regularly throughout the region. Your animal's microchip details are forwarded by your local vet to a national animal registry. Common registry websites are listed below. You are supplied with a registration certificate from the national animal registry once your pet's details have been lodged.

The Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008 requires dogs and cats within Queensland to be registered and microchipped. Limited exclusions apply.

Related Local Laws

Local Law No 2 (Animal Management) 2011(PDF, 127KB)
Subordinate Local Law No.2 (Animal Management) 2011(PDF, 5MB)

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