Auckland Council's sending a clear message to dog owners, after a spike in attacks

Nearly three thousand dog attacks have been reported in Auckland over the past financial year, well up from the two thousand reported five years ago.

It's made more than 611 prosecutions since 2020, targeting owners with dogs that have seriously injured people or other animals.

Auckland Council's Compliance Manager Robert Irvine says owners need to keep their dogs close.

He says council have zero tolerance for attacks, as they can have significant consequences for victims.