![GOOD DOG: Terra the terrific pooch waiting for its appointment at the last free microchipping day at The Youthie. Photo: Gareth Gardner 300519GGC008 GOOD DOG: Terra the terrific pooch waiting for its appointment at the last free microchipping day at The Youthie. Photo: Gareth Gardner 300519GGC008](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/pMXRnDj3SUU44AkPpn97sC/9cd27639-864f-48e0-b951-92eb6dfdd49d.jpg/r0_0_4208_2618_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
THE hounds of Tamworth could be seen as some of the state's most well-behaved, according to state government data.
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Reported dog attack incidents are recorded quarterly by the office of local government, and a recent analysis has shown Tamworth's canine carers are some of the state's best when it comes to heeling their hounds.
From July to March 31, there were only 23 reported dog attacks in the Tamworth Regional Council local government area which is a minuscule number compared to the near-40,000 microchipped dogs in the region.
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While there are 39,769 microchipped dogs in Tamworth, the office of local government acknowledges the total number of dogs in the region mightn't be reflected in those stats.
In the first quarter of this year, there were only five reported dog attacks in Tamworth.
The city fared much better than its regional counterparts, including Dubbo (13), Bathurst (18), Orange (26) and Albury (8).
The Tamworth dog attack figures for the 2018-19 financial year have remained low with 10 incidents at the end of last year and a further eight in the preceding quarter.
There have only been three people "seriously" attacked by dogs in this nine-month period.
These are attacks where a person was involved and where the injury resulted in medical treatment, hospitalisation or death.
Moree was home to some of the North West region's most poorly-behaved pooches, with 30 reported dog attacks in the first quarter of 2019.
Under the companion animals act, all pet owners must provide lifetime protection by microchipping and registering their pet. Pets can be registered online or at any council office.