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Your responsibilities
Learn what's expected from dog owners, including registering your dog.
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Renew a dog registration
Dog registrations need to be renewed every year - here's what you need to know about this process.
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Register a new dog
Have you recently adopted a new dog or just moved to the city? Learn how to register your dog in Hamilton.
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Update your dog ownership details
Let us know if your/your dog’s details have changed or if your dog has passed away.
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Dog exercise areas, education and events
Learn about our fun-filled events such as Dirty Dog, safety education and where to exercise your dog.
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Dog events and education
Learn about our fun-filled events and where to look for dog training.
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Replacement Tag
Let us know if your dog’s tag has been lost or damaged, or request a different tag preference.
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Report an animal nuisance
Concerned about a dog barking, rooster crowing or animal roaming? Here’s how to report it.
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Report a roaming or aggressive dog
Here’s what to do if you’ve witnessed an attack or are concerned about an aggressive or roaming dog.
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Adopt a dog
Did you know that every year we find new homes for more than 150 dogs? Find out more about Adopt a Dog.
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Service Dogs
Learn about the important role of Service Dogs, how to identify them, and their rights under the Dog Control Act.
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Lost and found dogs
Search our kennel register and find out what to do if you find or lose a dog.
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Apply for a multiple dog permit
If you want to keep more than two dogs at your property, you’ll need a permit – here’s how to apply.
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Classifications
Learn what it means if your dog has been classified as menacing or dangerous, or you have been made a probationary or…
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Last updated 13 June 2025