To prevent predation of coastal and ground nesting birds by dogs:
- Know the dog exercise areas and rules
- Discourage your dog from chasing birds on beaches, reserves, parks or tracks
- Join a puppy or dog training group to learn how control your dog
- Dogs wear a collar with identification tags
- Provide appropriate shelter and food
- Keep your dog on a leash around coastal areas where native birds nest
Auckland Council and DOC do hold Bird Adversion Training courses for your dogs. Please get in contact with them for more information (details below). If you see a wandering dog or unappropriate dog behaviour (i.e., chasing protected shore birds) on beaches please contact the local Auckland Council office 09 4290 258 or DOC 09 4290 044