NATIONAL DOG DATABASE

UPDATE (June 2009):

The version published in June 2009 is effectively a totally new version of the module.  The previous version was in the form of a series of guidance notes which were created to assist local authorities to prepare for the introduction of and initial data upload into the NDD.  For the latest version we have worked with the NDD National Administrator to update the content of the module.  At the same time we have re-designed the entire module to now represent current good practice. Review of the Module was undertaken by NDD National Administrator and Simpson Grierson.

Specific changes include that:

• Guidance Notes converted into Good Practice Flow Diagrams, Analysis Tables, Hot Tips, Legal Compliance, Forms & Templates etc.
• The Module has been interfaced with the current NDD National Administrator Systems (i.e.: explains the interface with the 'DIA' and what action results from this interface).
• Module has been hyperlinked to current Pdf Versions of the Standard Lists and Prescribed Forms.
• Data tables have been produced explaining the requirement for all Mandatory and Voluntary Data Fields.
• Hot Tips are numbered.
• Legal Compliance references produced in new format & hyperlinked to legislation.
• Pdf templates & forms are available where appropriate in the Module.

Accordingly we recommended that existing hard copies of the previous version should be discarded and replaced. 

Other Material of Interest

OTHER MODULE: You might also be interested in the Dog Control module.

LISTSERV: If you interested in sharing information with other local authority staff about dog control issues, you can subscribe to the Animal Control listserv available through LGOL by sending an email to listserv@listserv.localgovt.co.nz with the words “subscribe animal control” in the message body.  If you are a manager with responsibility for animal control you might also be interested in the regulatory managers listserv.  To joint this list send an email to listserv@listserv.localgovt.co.nz with the words “subscribe regulatory” in the message body.

TRAINING:  The Local Government Industry Training Organisation (LGITO) has registered a National Certificate in Animal Control.  For further information about this qualifications go to http://www.lgito.org.nz/

NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS: You might like to consider joining the institute.  The institute runs an annual conference and branch activities.  For further information go to http://nziaco.co.nz.  The institute’s 2009 conference is scheduled for 16 to 18 September in Christchurch.  Download flyer >>>>.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS: Resources for dog control produced by the department of Internal Affairs can be accessed at: http://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Resource-material-Dog-Control-Index?OpenDocument

SUGGESTIONS: If you know of other sources of information and guidance that are likely to be relevant to users of this module please let us know so we can add them to the list (dmackay@solgm.org.nz)

Contents of the Module

The sections in the module:

1. Data To Be Collected
2. Dog Owner Refusal To Provide Information
3. Breed Verification By Local Authority
4. Breed Verification By National Administrator
5. Colour Verification
6. Access To National Dog Database
7. Requests For Information Contained In The National Dog Database
8. Data Duplications
9. Error Messages
10. Warning Message
11. Information Messages
12. System Notification Messages
13. Infringement Record Updates
14. Terms Used
15. User Guide
16. Mandatory & Optional Data Fields