no Matter whether Rottweiler or Chihuahua in front of the new dog law, all races are equal. For their owners this means that anyone Who has a dog, has to go to school. The course is compulsory for all. So, the government has today unveiled Thursday the design for the new dog act like it at least.

And so the template looks in concrete terms: Who owns the first dog in the Canton of Zurich must attend eight lessons, six practical and two theoretical. Aim is the mediation of the animal is appropriate and safe posture of a dog. Anyone who has already possessed used to have a dog, is dispensed from the theoretical part, but also visit with his new four-legged friend, the practical courses.

by this law, to come some Changes to the dog’s owner. Today only those are affected by the rate of duty, which possess a large and massive dog breed. This means that the shoulder height of 45 centimeters and a weight of at least 15 kilograms. In the future, significantly more people in the dog school would need to ensure the courses are significantly shorter than they are today. The duration would be reduced from fourteen to a maximum of eight lessons for anyone who is for the first Time a dog. More specifically, the distinction between puppies, young dogs and education rate. The bill is now in the consultation process.

Sharp Zürcher dog law

The last draft of a new dog law, the Zurich electorate rejected last February. It clearly said no to the abolition of the compulsory courses. Abolish to the bourgeois parties in the cantonal Parliament. This had changed the design of the government to the effect, while the left Ratsminderheit had already been demanded earlier, there is a Training requirement for all.

The minority, seized on the Referendum and finally won it clear at the ballot box. Strengthened by the result of the vote of the competent councillor Thomas Heiniger (FDP) had already announced the vote on Sunday, now that the course is mandatory for all to come to.

The Canton of Zurich has to be one of the worst dog laws in Switzerland. Was created after a deadly attack by three pit bulls on a child in oberglatt, in the year 2005. If the dog show rates effect, is unclear. The Beissstatistiken no clear statements. But, it seems that the population feels, according to studies since the introduction of the Compulsory secure. (Tages-Anzeiger)

Created: 25.04.2019, 12:59 PM