Information
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
For the purpose of section 32 of the Act, an enclosure for housing a dangerous dog must meet the following requirements
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Is the area fully enclosed?
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Is the area childproof?<br>
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Does the area have a minimum height of 1.8 meters and a minimum width of 1.8 metres
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Is the floor area at least 10 square metres for each dog in the enclosure?
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Wall material
- Brick
- Timber
- Concrete
- Iron
- Mesh
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Roof material
- Brick
- Timber
- Concrete
- Iron
- Mesh
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Door material
- Brick
- Timber
- Concrete
- Iron
- Mesh
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Is there sufficient weatherproof sleeping area for each dog in the enclosure
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Is the floor concrete, sealed and graded
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Is the area situated so as not to require a person to pass through it to gain access to other parts of the property
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Is the door self closing and latching
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Photo of self closing and latching door
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Can the door be locked from the outside when a dog is inside the enclosure
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Does the door have a clear legible sign saying "DANGEROUS DOG"?
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Photo of legible "DANGEROUS DOG" sign
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Is the door sufficient to prevent any dog escaping
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If any part of the enclosure is made of chain mesh is it of at least 3.15mm gauge with a max. Spacing of 50mm
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If any part of the enclosure is made of weld mesh is it of at least 4mm gauge with a max. Spacing of 50mm
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Is there a gap of not more than 50mm at the top and bottom of a wall or door of an closure to provide ventilation and drainage
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Is there a "DANGEROUS DOG" sign on all entrances to property
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Photos of "DANGEROUS DOG" signs on property entrances
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Is the dog wearing a "DANGEROUS DOG" collar
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Photo of dog for identification
Authorised officers assessment
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Does the enclosure meet the requirements under section 32 of the Dog Control Act 2000?
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Signature of authorised officer