Nine charges have been laid against Wairarapa dog owners in the past five years, new figures show.
Figures released to the Wairarapa Times-Age under the Official Information Act revealed nine cases were brought before the Masterton District Court between July 2010 and June 30 this year. Two charges resulted in dog destruction orders.
Under the Dog Control Act, all dogs are required to be registered, microchipped, kept under control and looked after. Some breeds are illegal to import.
Fees, penalties and dogs classified as dangerous are overseen by councils, but criminal action can also be taken through the courts.
Meanwhile, ACC figures revealed 237 dog-related injury claims were made in Wairarapa in the last financial year. The claims, which were worth $208,561, included all injuries involving dogs, not just attacks.