For a new dog owner in Invercargill, explain the process for dog registration, where to find the fees, and summarize the key rules for dogs in public places, including leash requirements and prohibited areas, based on the Dog Control Policy.
Navigate to the Invercargill City Council homepage (icc.govt.nz). Click on the 'Dogs & Other Animals' link under the 'Services' section. Click on the 'Dogs' sub-link. Locate and state the process for dog registration (online/in-person). Identify and state where to find the associated registration fees. Click on the 'Dog Control Policy' link under 'Related information'. Open and review the 'Dog Control Policy' PDF. Extract and summarize the key rules for dogs in public places, specifically leash requirements and prohibited areas.
State that dog registration can be completed online. State that registration fees can be found on the 'Fees and charges' page under Animal Services. Successfully navigate to and open the 'Dog Control Policy' PDF. State that dogs are generally required to be on a leash in public places unless designated as an off-leash area. Mention that there are prohibited areas for dogs, such as playgrounds and certain sports fields.