Own A Pet Dog In Gurugram? Registration Is Mandatory Again As Dog Bite Incidents Rise

Published 24 June 2026 · india

Own A Pet Dog In Gurugram? Registration Is Mandatory Again As Dog Bite Incidents Rise Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 22:37 IST The

Own A Pet Dog In Gurugram? Registration Is Mandatory Again As Dog Bite Incidents Rise Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 22:37 IST The registration can be completed through the Saral Haryana portal or designated citizen facilitation centres. Rapid Read Citing rising bite incidents, the MCG has ordered mandatory registration of all pet dogs and issued stricter guidelines for owners of breeds classified as dangerous. (IMAGE: AI GENERATED) Citing a rise in dog bite incidents and complaints involving pet canines, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has once again made registration of pet dogs mandatory across the city. In an order issued on Tuesday, the civic body said it had received complaints regarding dog attacks, uncontrolled movement of pets in public places and non-compliance with registration norms by some owners, posing a risk to public safety and health.

Invoking powers under Section 311 of the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994, and the Haryana Municipal Corporation (Registration and Proper Control of Dogs) Bye-Laws, 2008, the MCG directed all residents owning or keeping pet dogs within municipal limits to register their animals. The registration can be completed through the Saral Haryana portal or designated citizen facilitation centres. Owners will be required to submit identity proof, a photograph of the pet with the owner, a rabies vaccination certificate and other immunisation records. Registered dogs must wear the registration token issued by the civic body at all times. The MCG had earlier announced compulsory registration of pet dogs in late 2022. Alongside the registration drive, the civic body also issued a fresh advisory for several breeds it described as dangerous or ferocious.

The list includes Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Cane Corsos, American Bulldogs, Boerboels, Akitas, Mastiffs, Dogo Argentinos and several shepherd and wolf-dog varieties, along with their cross-breeds. Owners of these breeds have been directed to ensure immediate registration, maintain strict physical control, and use leashes and muzzles whenever the animals are taken outside private premises. The order warned that violations of the regulations would be treated as a serious threat to public safety and could invite strict municipal as well as criminal action. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Shankhyaneel Sarkar Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses.