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1. You are invited to participate in an online survey relating to Tail Docking of Dogs.

The questions in this short survey relate to the proposal for a New Zealand Animal Welfare Strategy and amendments to the Animal Welfare Act 1999, as detailed in section 4.7 of the "Animal welfare matters" Discussion Paper No: 2012/07, available here.

Please ensure you have read this paper for context prior to completing this survey.

Your personal details will not be shared, however ticking the acceptance box below confirms you are happy for statistical results to be published online or via email groups as determined by the survey creator. The survey will be open until the end of September, or until 1000 responses are received (whichever comes first).

If you have read and understand the above, click "I agree" and then continue below to progress to the survey questions.

I Agree

* 2. Where do you permanently reside?

New Zealand

Australia

Other

* 3. Are you a member of the New Zealand Kennel Club?

Yes

* 4. What dog related activities do you participate iin?

* 5. Do you currently own or breed a commonly docked breed of dog?

Yes

* 6. When considering Tail Docking of Dogs, Based on the below classifications, please state how you believe tail docking should be classified;

• Not significant: can be carried out by anyone.

• Significant: may only be carried out by a veterinarian or a person who is acting under the direct supervision of a veterinarian and who is being taught veterinary science at undergraduate level. Note the proposal to include vets not yet registered in New Zealand or without a current practicing certificate under vet supervision.

• Restricted: as for significant surgical procedures plus may only be carried out if the procedure is in the animal’s interests and using appropriate pain relief.

• Controlled: as for significant surgical procedures plus may also be carried out by the owner of an animal, or their employee (note proposal to include contractors), with written veterinary approval.

• Prohibited: no one may carry out the procedure.

* 7. Do you believe owners / breeders should have the right to choose whether a dog's tail is docked for cosmetic purposes?

Yes

Undecided

* 8. How satisfied are you with the New Zealand Kennel Club's approach to forming and sharing it's collective views on this issue?

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