Dog Indentification for Urban Animal Management : Microchip or Tag?

J. Brennan

Abstract

There is no doubt that microchip implants are a sophisticated method of animal identification. There is also no doubt that universal annual dog registration offers the greatest advantages to urban animal management. This paper presented by an animal control officer of some 20 years experience suggests that microchips and universal annual registration may not be compatible. Councils are advised to think carefully before abandoning the traditional collar tagging method of dog and dog owner identification

About the author

J. Brennan
Animal Control Officer
Mt Isa City Council
PO Box 815
MT ISA
AUSTRALIA 4825

Some 25 years ago, I took up the position of Inspector and Kennel Manager at the Toowoomba and District Society for the Prevention of Cruelty. It was at this time that my serious interest in animal control started. Seven years later I moved to Mount Isa to manage the council pound. In 1975 I became Dog Warden for Mount Isa City Council, a position I have held ever since. My special area of interest is the behaviour of dog owners. I believe if you can get the people side of the equation sorted out, the dogs aren't a problem.

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