Learn about taking your dog on to public conservation land, avian awareness training and why dog access is controlled.
Different places have different rules for dogs. Some allow dogs, some need a permit, and some don’t allow dogs at all.
How to keep wildlife safe when taking your dog onto the beach and coastal trails.
Conditions for hunting dogs being taken onto DOC managed conservation land, including information about permits.
Avoidance training helps prevent native birds from getting killed or disturbed. It's also a requirement in some areas that have kiwi and other ground-dwelling birds.
