Dog Adoption Guides

Guides written for Christchurch dog owners: the local rescues worth contacting, how adoption works, and what the fee covers under New Zealand rules.

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The Best Dog Rescues in Christchurch

SPCA New Zealand and Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue: how each one works, what the fee covers, and why a specialist bull-breed rescue is worth leading with in Christchurch.

Free tools & training

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Free Dog Training Program

Step-by-step commands to train your new rescue dog.

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Adoption Readiness Check

A quick gut-check on time, budget and home before you apply.

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Dog Cost Calculator

The real monthly and yearly cost of owning a dog in Australia.

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Dog Age Calculator

Convert your dog's age to human years, adjusted for size.