Dogs have long been loved by the Austrian public, but injuries caused by aggressive dog breeds are not uncommon. In order to create a safe living environment for citizens, the Austrian government recently passed a resolution to force dog owners to participate in relevant training and assessments to obtain breeding licenses.
A government meeting to discuss dog breeding credentials ended this Monday night and included the recent sad death of a one-year-old boy who was bitten by a Rottweiler. FPÖ Minister Beate Hartinger-Klein announced the results of the meeting, as well as the specific measures taken:
Registration: All dogs that have bitten others will be recorded in registers across the country.
Dog License: Anyone who purchases a breed in the future, whether small or large, must complete a training course.
Learning: Owners should understand that dogs need to spend time with them, which dog breeds are suitable for playing with their children and which can be kept in the apartment.
According to the FPÖ Minister, the first step is to identify qualified trainers and training centres, who will receive professional qualifications and in the future extend this training throughout Austria. In addition, the University of Veterinary Medicine has embarked on a study on human and dog behavior. However, police dogs still belong to the category of state management.
During the discussions at the meeting, an Argentine Dudus in Salzburg attacked and bit two policemen, and one of the female police officers fired a shot at the ground in fright, and the bitten police officer is currently being treated in the hospital. The owner of the dog has been summoned by the court, which will find a person guilty of negligence.
Experts say many dog breeds classified as dangerous are specially trained to be used in all rescue operations. The way dogs behave depends on how they get along, and many owners know very little about how to treat them, what they should be taught, and what they are in the inner state of the dog. Most of the determinants of canine personality are human factors, especially many of the first experiences of the puppy period are crucial to the growth of the dog, and this stage affects how the dog will get along with people in the future. Therefore, all dog owners have an obligation to learn in order to be able to properly educate their dogs.
Xiaobian reminds: While learning how to domesticate pets, we must also have a deep understanding of their dangers, and the most important thing is that people should learn to deal with possible dangerous situations. Being a mandatory owner license isn't just for pets, it means treating people and dogs as partners, and through training, dogs and people can get to know and get along better.
Important information
Each federal state has its own dog keeping permit regulations, also known as "Sachkundenachweis". Obtaining this certificate requires not only examination but also training, the following small series takes Vienna as an example to explain the legal responsibilities and obligations that owners need to know.
According to the law, the following breeds require a dog qualification certificate:
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, Rottweiler, Argentine Mastiff, and some dog breeds that are not known to the editor, such as: Mastino Napoletano, Mastin Español, Fila Brasileiro, Mastiff, Bullmastiff, Tosa Inu. Training is also required for these breeds of hybrids, and training is not mandatory for other dog breeds.
Obtaining a owner's certificate must be completed within three months of the start of dog ownership, as follows:
The owner who takes the test must be at least 16 years of age, have no relevant criminal record, be at least six months old at the time of the test, pay a fee of approximately 25 € and hold a valid minimum insurance amount of €725,000 for the dog liability insurance. Information about insurance can be found on this website http://www.wien.gv.at
If you complete your training in Vienna and get a certificate, you can be exempt from the dog tax for one year by about 72 €. You can also get an information booklet, first aid kit, and a voucher for Wiener Hundebox.
About registering for the exam
The owner must personally take the dog to the relevant department to register, the required materials are as follows:
Valid national identity card
No criminal record
Proof of payment of the dog tax
Dog liability insurance with a premium of €725,000.
地址:Magistratsabteilung 60,Karl-Farkas-Gasse 16,1030 Vienna
URL: www.magwien.gv.at/veterinaerr
E-Mail: [email protected]
Veterinary office telephone: +43 1 4000 8060 or +43 1 7951497615
Weekdays: Monday and Friday from 8:00 to 15:00, Thursday from 8:00 to 18:00
▲Sample registration form
Exam content
The exam is divided into two parts: theory and practice. Theory questions are multiple-choice questions that cover entertainment, education, behavior, health, and legal obligations. On the one hand, the practical assessment is to see if you can properly handle and care for the pet, such as ears, teeth, claws and other parts, on the other hand, to observe the pet's obedience to the owner, such as sitting, lying down and other tests. In addition, the status of dogs in public when carrying dogs will be examined, and the list of examinations can be found on this website: www.tieranwalt.at exam fees of 25 euros, references can be found by searching for Hundeführschein in this website: www.tiere.wien.at or telephone consultation: 01 / 4000-8060