Tararua District Council is asking for help with getting impounded dogs back to their owners while the pound undergoes maintenance.
The floor is being resurfaced to prevent animal disease.
Council staff want people to make sure their dogs have their registration tags and that microchip details are up to date.
If a dog has been known to escape the property, council staff suggest finding out how they're getting out and why, so that the behaviour can be curbed.
They have a few tips to keep the dog home, such as keeping them active and stimulated.