Online Dog Services FAQs
I’m registering a dog for the first time. Why can’t I register my dog online?
If you don’t currently have dogs, Animal Control will need to confirm that you are set up in Council's system before you can access online dog services. In order to do this, you will need to complete the registration form and send or bring this in to Animal Control. Once your dog registration application has been processed and your dog number has been allocated, you will be able to access your dog details via online dog services.
How do I start using online dog services?
To use the service, you will need to be a current dog owner. Use the link below to find out more about creating an account and accessing your information.
I forgot my password.
Go to the online services page and choose the 'login' option. Choose the 'forgot password' option.
I want to change my password.
Go to the online services page, choose the “login” option. Choose the 'change password' option.
My email address has changed. How do I update this?
Go to the online services page, log into your account, choose 'my profile' and update your details.
I have started to register my dog online but I don’t have my microchipping and/or neutering certificates scanned. Can I save my application and come back later to upload them?
Yes, just choose the save for later option. When you log back in, choose the 'draft applications' option.
I just registered a new dog using online dog services. Why hasn’t it showed up on my account?
Any changes you have made will show in your account once processed by Animal Control. You will receive a notification email once processing is complete.
Can I add someone else’s dogs to my account?
The dogs will only show in the online dog services account of the registered owner. If you now own the dogs, find out how to notify Animal Control of the transfer of dog ownership.
Notify Animal Control of the transfer of dog ownership, using the link below.
I've updated my dog details and this will change my fees. Why are my new fees not showing?
Any changes you have made will show in your account once processed by Animal Control. You will receive a notification email once processing is complete.
I think my fees are incorrect.
Please contact Council or Animal Control during office hours and we will check this for you.
Can I make a credit card payment without creating a login?
Yes, you can pay directly from the online services screen. Instead of selecting login options, choose the "Dog Registration Payment" option. You will need your name number from your invoice.
Can I make an online credit card payment for someone else’s dog registration?
Yes, you can pay invoices directly from the online services page. Instead of selecting login options, choose the 'dog registration payment' option. You will need the other person's name number from their invoice.
Can I make part payment by credit card?
No, full payment only.
Did my credit card payment go through?
If you have received a receipt by email then your credit card payment has been made; the next step is that your credit card payment will be processed by Animal Control. If you have any doubts give Council or Animal Control a call during office hours and we can check for you, on phone: 03 520 7400.
Can I pay by credit card over the phone or at the counter?
No. We can only accept credit card payments online.
What's the difference between a strip tag and a disc tag?
I'm trying to make an online payment from the payments screen. When I enter the number, I get a message that there are no fees to pay - but I haven't paid yet.
Make sure you are using your 'name number', not your 'dog number'.