It is a legal requirement that all dogs over three months of age are registered. To assist in reuniting lost pets with their owners quickly, dogs must wear both their registration tag and an identification tag at all times. This registration tag should be worn alongside an identification tag that includes your name and address (owner)
Registering your dog for the first time
To register your dog please complete the online
registration form.
- Your dog must be microchipped prior to registration
- Sterilisation is optional, however the City does provide discounted registration fees for sterilised dogs.
- Payment is due at the time of application (payment options are listed on the registration form).
- Concession rates are available for eligible concession and pension cards.
If you are unable to register your dog online or in person at the City of Canning Civic Administration Building, please call us on 1300 422 664.
A certificate of registration will be forwarded to you accompanied by the appropriate registration tag.
Registration renewals
Registrations for one or three years are due on the first of November each year. Lifetime registrations are also available.
Change of Ownership – when a registered animal is sold or given way.
If you sell your dog or give your dog to another person, you will need to complete a Change of Ownership form within 28days, so the City can update your animal records. This includes kennel dogs.
If you are transferring ownership, and wish to transfer the registrations then you are still required to submit a completed Notification of Change of Ownership.
The new owner is required to register their dog, so they must submit an application form that includes stating the current registration number and Tag number. Officers can then issue a new Certificate as proof of registration with the City of Canning,
There are no fees associated with transferring ownership.
NOTE: This form is only if you have a current registration with the City of Canning
Note: It is the responsibility of the seller/owner selling or transferring a microchipped animal to update all microchip details with the respective microchip company,
Puppies/ Breeders- Under the Dog Act 1976 Transfer of ownership of unmicrochipped dogs, it is an offence to sell and rehome a dog that is unmicrochipped this includes puppies. For further information please refer to the Dog Act 1976.
Dog registration fees
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Full |
Concession |
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Sterilised 1 Year
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$20.00 |
$10.00
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Sterilised 3 Year
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$42.50 |
$21.25
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Sterilised Lifetime
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$100.00 |
$50.00
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Unsterilised 1 Year
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$50.00 |
$25.00
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Unsterilised 3 Year
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$120.00 |
$60.00
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Unsterilised Lifetime
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$250.00 |
$125.00
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Assistance Dog*
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Nil Fee Applicable |
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Dog for droving or
tending stock*
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¼ of the applicable fee listed above |
¼ of the applicable fee listed above
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Concession cardholders
A concession rate of 50 per cent off the prescribed dog registration fees are applicable for the following concession and pension cards:
- Pensions Concession Holder please click here to learn more about the eligibility requirements.
- State Concession Cardholders; or
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card plus a WA Seniors Card please click here to learn more about the eligibility requirements.
Transferring a registration
Dogs and cats that have a current registration with another council can transfer their registration for free.
Guide dog registrations are also free.
In the case of a transfer, the applicant needs to show proof that their animal is registered with another council, and also proof of sterilisation and micro-chipping if it is not evident on the previous councils registration certificate.
To transfer your dogs registration please complete the online registration form
To register your Guide dog please complete the online registration form