Dogs on Campus Policy

Te Kāhui Manukura recently discussed the increase of dogs on campus and the policy we have in place for these visitors.

After speaking to several lovely dog owners (and their fantastic pups), it has become clear that people have not familiarised themselves with the Dogs on Campus Policy.

If you bring your four-legged pal on campus, please ensure you read and abide by the policy. 

TKM specifically want to bring to your attention the following points:

2. Dogs on Otago Polytechnic Limited sites, vehicles or on field trips, must be under supervision, have access to water and shade, and be kept under appropriate control by their owner at all times, either on a lead in areas around campus, confined in a crate or by use of a barrier. (This means you must have your dog on a lead, especially in shared spaces like The Hub, etc.)

3. Dogs may also be allowed to occupy shared office spaces, but only if all staff and learners who share the space are agreeable.
3.1. Dog owners will also seek permission from any new staff member starting in the work area and acknowledge that this may result in a change of conditions for the dog being on campus.

5. Dogs are not permitted in any spaces where food is prepared. (This means you can't have your dog in any staff rooms or other food preparation areas, and you can't have them close to Eden Cafe e.g. while in line or waiting for food).

7. Any dog that is not under control, causes a health and safety-related concern or has an instance of unsatisfactory animal behaviour, such as but not limited to exhibiting signs of aggressive or confrontational behaviour to another dog or person will be subject to DCC Dog Control Laws, may be removed from the premises and no longer allowed on an Otago Polytechnic Ltd site.

Please also remember that furry friends must not be on any furniture like chairs and couches. We have several members of staff who are allergic to dogs so we want to keep the environment as allergen-free as possible.

If you have any questions about this you can refer to your Manager in the first instance, or email Te Kāhui Manukura through anna.mackenzie@op.ac.nz.

Thank you!