Object to a dog classification
Object to a dog classification

Object to a dog classification

Object to a dog classification

Lodge an objection to a menacing or dangerous dog classification, or a disqualification or probationary dog ownership classification.
Last updated on: 16 May 2025

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Contact us on 0800 932 463 or 09 430 4200 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) if you have an urgent issue.
We will respond to issues reported online outside of our business hours (8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) on the next working day.

How we can help

You can lodge an objection to a menacing or dangerous dog classification or a disqualification or probationary dog ownership classification online.
We will issue a notice if:
  • your dog has been classified as menacing or dangerous
  • you have been disqualified as a dog owner
  • you have received a probationary owner classification.
You must lodge your objection within 14 days of the date of the notification.

Log an objection

We try to resolve all issues within 15 working days, though complex queries may take longer to address.