Enjoy every walk, every time
One easy map for New Zealand’s dog owners.
In New Zealand, where your dog can go is governed by a patchwork of council bylaws, the Dog Control Act 1996, DOC rules and seasonal beach restrictions. Owners genuinely don’t know if a park is off-leash, on-leash, seasonal or prohibited — and getting it wrong means fines, conflict, or risk to wildlife and other dogs. The rules are real, but they’re scattered across PDFs and signs you only see once you’ve arrived.
My Dog Rules puts the answer on one easy map. Open the app, see your area, and instantly know the rules for every park, reserve and beach around you — colour-coded and plain-English. Then it carries you through the rest of dog ownership: the walk, the services, the expert help, and the hard moments.
Know before you go
An interactive map of every dog-walking space near you, colour-coded by access policy — Off Leash, On Leash, Seasonal, Restricted and Prohibited. Council-specific rules are detected automatically from your location and merged with the Dog Control Act 1996 as a safe national baseline, with a link straight to your council’s official policy. Search any park by name before you arrive, and check the forecast so you can pick the right walk for the weather.
Great walks and big adventures
Beyond the local park, browse the Department of Conservation’s dog-friendly walks, tracks and campsites, so holidays and day trips stay dog-inclusive.
Everything your dog needs, nearby
A second map layer surfaces vets, groomers, pet stores, trainers, dog-friendly cafés and accommodation, and public toilets — each with ratings, today’s opening hours, and one-tap Navigate, Call and Website.
Expert help, instantly
Friendly AI behaviour and nutrition help, tuned for New Zealand owners and grounded in positive reinforcement, with clear prompts to see a professional for serious issues. Answers can be read aloud for hands-free walks, alongside Q&A libraries and a hub of trusted resources — the Owners Handbook, SPCA, Find a Vet, your local council and DOC guidance.
Peace of mind when it matters most
If a dog goes missing, the app becomes a calm, step-by-step guide: a prioritised action plan, the nearest vets and council pounds by distance with Navigate and Call, coaching on what to say on the phone, and a print-ready lost-dog poster generated from your dog’s saved profile in under a minute.
My Dog Rules runs a transparent NZD subscription — a free trial, cancel anytime, with payments handled by Stripe. Accounts are secure and protected with row-level data security. Made for Kiwi dogs and the people who love them.
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