Why You Should Microchip Your Working Dogs

Published on 09 January 2026

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Why You Should Microchip Your Working Dogs

Banana Shire Council recognises that primary producers are legally exempt from microchipping their working dogs.

However, we encourage all producers to consider the following:

  • Identification matters: If a working dog isn’t microchipped, Compliance Officers have no way of knowing who it belongs to. If your dog is impounded by Council or another authority, it’s difficult to reunite them with you quickly.
  • Time is critical: Dogs without identification are held for three working days. On day four, they become Council property and are assessed for rehoming (if suitable) or, in some cases, euthanasia if they are aggressive or uncontrollable. Many working dogs aren’t used to strangers or confinement, which can lead to a tragic outcome.

Microchipping gives your dog the best chance of being returned if they become lost, stolen, or escape while you’re away. Considering the time, effort, and cost involved in training or purchasing a good working dog, a microchip is a small investment—an electronic insurance policy under the skin.

 

 

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