Recently, the regulations on dog ownership on Chinese social media have become the focus of heated discussion among netizens. Today, I thought jun came to talk to everyone about the rules of dog ownership in Germany.
Many families in Germany have dog members, and according to statistics released in 2019, there are as many as 10 million pet dogs in Germany, which can be found everywhere. Germans and dogs are also very good,taking their dogs with them when they eat out, drink coffee or go on vacation. Dogs can follow their owners in and out of almost anywhere, including by various means of transport. Germany also has a TV audition for the most talented and camera-action dogs.
In 2002, animal protection was incorporated into the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany and elevated to the target at the national level. The Animal Protection Act, passed by the German Parliament, stipulates that everyone who deals with animals must treat animals with kindness, must have certain professional knowledge and corresponding material conditions. Specific to the dog breeding we are discussing today, there are also relatively clear norms for governments and management agencies at all levels and in Germany.
Prepare for a dog
Therefore, the harmonious relationship between people and dogs is mainly created by the dog owner's self-consciousness and strict compliance with the dog breeding norms. If it is decided to keep a dog, in accordance with the German Dog Law and the regulations of the federal states, before raising a large dog or a specific dog breed, the owner must first obtain a professional certificate of breeding through theoretical tests. Exam questions cover how to care for dogs, medical knowledge, legal knowledge, etc. Berlin, for example, requires owners of so-called "dangerous dog breeds" to pass this exam, while all owners in Lower Saxony have had to take a certificate since July 2013 to keep a dog.
After successfully passing the exam, the dog members move into the new home, and then they need to report to the relevant departments to clarify who is the breeder and the responsible person, and the most important thing is to determine the amount of dog tax. The amount of dog tax varies from region to region, and of course also depends on breed and quantity. In Frankfurt, for example, there is a tax of 90 euros for keeping the first dog, only 180 euros for each additional dog breed, and 900 euros for dangerous breeds. When the filing is complete, the dog will get a tax card, and some areas require the dog to wear the tax card with him.
There are many rules that must be followed
Although dogs in Germany can follow their owners freely in and out of many public places, places such as cinemas, theaters, kindergartens, schools and churches are not open to dogs.
Some parts of Germany clearly stipulate that tow ropes must be used in public places. In some federal states, such as North Rhine-Westphalia and parts of Bavaria, dogs are also required to be muzzled in public places, especially for dangerous dog breeds. In the unlikely event that one's own dog injures a person or other animal, the dog owner will have to compensate according to law.
Given the range of problems that dogs can cause when they hurt people or damage their finances, some federal states require dog owners to cover their dogs with a certain amount of liability insurance. For example, the insurance amount required by Shihe Prefecture is 500,000 euros for causing personal injury and 250,000 euros for financial losses.
Of course, if some rules and regulations are violated, they will also face different amounts of penalties. In Düsseldorf, for example, the fines are divided into three main items: violation of the duty of towing, violation of entry orders, and failure to clean up excrement. There are 11 breakdowns of breaches of traction obligations alone. For example, if a pet dog is not towed in a pedestrian area, the fine for ordinary dogs is 75 euros, and the fine for large dogs and dangerous dogs is 100 euros and 150 euros respectively. If the dog's excrement is not cleaned up at the streets and public facilities, you may be fined 75 euros.
As we mentioned earlier, Germans like to travel with their dogs, and if they go on holiday to other European countries across borders, they need to be familiar with some EU-wide laws and regulations. First of all, the dog must be vaccinated against rabies and bring his pet certificate. In addition, it is necessary to check the details of the travel destination's regulations for dog ownership.
In passing, if renting a house, the landlord cannot simply refuse the tenant to keep pets such as cats and dogs, but the tenant should also greet the landlord in advance and get the permission of the landlord. If the tenant wants to keep a dangerous dog breed or other dangerous pet, the landlord can refuse.
Adoption in lieu of buying and selling
In Germany, the sale of dogs is subject to the appropriate qualifications, and private trading is prohibited. And adoption instead of buying and selling has always been highly respected. Adopt a pet directly at an animal shelter for a small fee. The German Society for the Protection of Animals explained that the costs covered deworming, chips, injection injections and pet identity registration and even sterilization, and that the fee was charged to prevent irresponsible adoption on a "pure whim" and to help reduce the financial burden on the shelter. For example, the adoption price of the Munich Animal Protection Association costs 200 euros for mixed breed dogs over 1 year old and 300 euros for purebred dogs. If you adopt a puppy under the age of one, you will have to pay an additional €50.
The government is mulling new rules
The German government is currently mulling new regulations to improve the welfare of pets such as dogs and other domestic animals. These include the need to ensure that the dog is walked twice a day for a total of one hour; and the fact that the leashing of the dog should be prohibited. The German Ministry of Agriculture wants to emphasize that owners must take into account the needs of pets, such as dogs need to have sufficient activity time and need companionship.
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