Is it a legal requirement to chip your dog?

It is a legal requirement to have your dog microchipped. You must make sure your dog is fitted with a microchip by the time it’s eight weeks old. If you haven’t had your dog microchipped, you may be fined or prosecuted.

Is it illegal if your dog isn’t microchipped?

If your dog is found not to have a microchip or up-to-date registered details, the police or your local authority will issue you with a notice. Sadly, without a valid microchip, at least 12 healthy dogs a day face being put to sleep as they cannot be returned to their owners or rehomed.

When did microchipping dogs become legal?

6 April 2016
Dogs can be microchipped at any age, but it’s more comfortable for puppies if they’re at least seven or eight weeks old before being chipped. Under the new microchipping law that came into effect on 6 April 2016, all dogs and puppies must be microchipped and registered by the age of eight weeks.

How much does it cost to microchip a dog in NSW?

Microchipping can be done within a normal consultation and simply involves your dog or cat having a needle. It costs $45 at our hospital. This can be done when having your pet vaccinated or any time that suits you. We then organise the details to be sent away to be entered onto an NSW register.

How do I register my companion dog in Australia?

Steps for making an assistance dog approval application Visit your vet and medical practitioner to obtain the declarations needed to fill out parts 3 and 4 of the Assistance Dog Application Form. You will need to provide evidence from your relevant local government that your dog is registered and microchipped.

How do I check my dogs microchip?

To find out if your dog is microchipped, or to find out the microchip number, take him along to your local vet and have him scanned. Once you have the microchip number, you can use a chip checker online to find out who he is registered with.

Do microchips in dogs have GPS?

Pet microchips do not have GPS technology. Instead, they use Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology that is able to be scanned for information, like the pet owner’s contact information. This means that microchips can’t give your pet’s location if they get lost, but can lead to their safe return when found.

Do you have to register a dog NSW?

Your dog or cat must be registered on the NSW Pet Registry by the time it’s 6 months old. Registration is done once and is valid for the lifetime of the pet. If a dog or cat changes owners, there is no need to register the pet again or pay an additional registration fee.