“I have always wanted a dog that I can take to the beach that can run and play fetch and is not going to drown or whatever. She is a solid unit and is a lot of fun.”
She said it certainly took some adjusting, but she would “100 per cent” recommend becoming a dog owner.
A good girl. Laura Bailey with her dog Indie. Photo / Warren Buckland
“Indie was into everything at first. I had to keep eyes on her all the time. She ate my phone charger, she ate the Wi-Fi [system], so it was definitely tricky,” she said.
“But we are best buds now. I love her - she is the best.”
Legally, owners must register their dogs with their local council by the time they are 3 months old, or face a potential $300 fine.
The cost to register a dog in Hawke’s Bay varies with each council but ranges from $56 (rural) up to $130 (urban) per dog per year.
There are higher fees for dogs classified as dangerous.
