In my neck of the woods, my companion runs free.
Posted on 09/11/2023 12:52:20 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Keeping your dog quiet after 6pm and going on three walks a day, are just some of the strangest dog laws from around the world, new research reveals
The latest list of the most bizarre dog laws from around the world has been revealed. From not being allowed to pull an ugly face at a pooch to walking them three times a day, even at a glance, it's not hard to see why these are indeed some of the strangest dog laws.
For some living in certain countries, you risk getting into a spot of trouble if you can't prevent your pup from barking on the beach. While for others, you have to agree to only have one small dog - how would you manage with these laws?
It comes as new research conducted by pet insurance provider Petsure has revealed some of the most unusual dog laws that could land pet parents with fines or even jail time. Below is a look at the list in full, starting with Germany.
From rats to Rottweilers, pets in Germany contribute towards the economy. Pet parents pay a monthly tax based on the size of their pet.
The larger the pet, the bigger the tax. Small canines are becoming more popular among money-savvier residents. This is because any dog weighing under ten pounds is taxed the same as a rodent.
England
If you’re planning a trip to the Lancashire coast this summer, beware of a law that bans dogs from barking, unless a police officer asks you to instruct your dog to bark. This could be tricky to control if your pup gets vocal with excitement at the prospect of splashing around at the seaside.
Italy
Sedate dogs - such as toy breeds - can be content with a single walk per day. But spare a thought for dog owners in the city of Turin, who have to walk their dog at least three times a day or risk a 650 euro fine. Luckily, the scenery in Italy means this shouldn’t be too much of a chore.
Sweden
In Sweden, any dog attending a daycare centre must be able to look out of a sunlit window. In contrast to laws that can be difficult to make sense of, this one is really looking out for the welfare of the dog.
Idaho
Not strictly a law for dogs but rather their humans - in the U.S state of Idaho, it’s illegal for a person to sleep in a dog kennel. This comes from the law banning a dog from sharing their space with anyone or anything else.
Connecticut
Did you know in Hartford, Connecticut, it’s illegal to educate dogs? Dating back to the 1800s, this law was introduced when people were very concerned that dogs would become too intelligent and overthrow their human masters.
Switzerland
In Switzerland, all pets must have a human companion who passes written and verbal tests on ownership before they’re allowed to bring home an animal. This sounds like a great way to help people be responsible and give pets their best lives.
Oklahoma
Maybe the funniest one yet, in the U.S state of Oklahoma, you may risk a fine or a prison sentence for pulling an ugly face at dogs -even if it’s your own dog. There are also laws on not allowing dogs to gather in groups of three or more on private property without a signed permit from the mayor.
Saudi Arabia
Did you know that in Saudi Arabia, walking a dog in public is illegal? Working dogs – such as guard, hunting, and service dogs - are the only pooches you’ll see.
People with too much time on their hands.
If you stare into the eyes of a dog, and show gritted teeth, the dogs automatic response is to go into attack mode.
I did that to a little yippy dog in a store, the owner didn’t see me do it, but the little mutt went bananas. “What’s gotten into him?!”
Guilty! ;O)
1. You cannot tie your pet dog to the roof of a car in Anchorage, Alaska.
2. In Little Rock, Arkansas, dogs are not allowed to bark after 6 PM.
3. No dog is allowed to be in a public place without its master on a leash in Belvedere, California.
4. In Denver, Colorado, the dog catcher must notify dogs of impounding by posting (for three consecutive days) a notice on a tree in the city park and along a public road through said park to make sure dogs don’t miss the notice.
5. It’s illegal to give a dog whiskey in Chicago, Illinois
6. In Galesburg, Illinois, no person may keep a smelly dog.
7. And in North Brook, Illinois, it’s against the law for a dog to bark for more than 15 minutes.
8. Dogs are not allowed to molest cars in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
9. In International Falls, Minnesota, cats are not permitted to chase dogs up telephone poles.
10. Fights between cats and dogs are not allowed in Barber, North Carolina.
11. A police officer in Palding, Ohio, may bite a dog to quiet him, as long as it is in the line-of-duty.
12. In Madison, Wisconsin, dogs are not allowed to worry squirrels in the public park next to the capitol.
“In my neck of the woods, my companion runs free.”
I don’t understand this “dog walking” business. They, what, put a leash on their dog and walk around with them? Why don’t they just open the door and let the dog go wander around their property for a while? I don’t get it.
The latest list of the most bizarre dog laws from around the world has been revealedSo who was holding back this crucial information?
Your neighbours in that apartment block might not like what your dog leaves behind in the hallway?
“Your neighbours in that apartment block might not like what your dog leaves behind in the hallway?”
What are these apartments of which you speak? I live in a normal house on 2.25 acres. Dog walking, apartment blocks, everybody is speaking in a foreign language tonight.
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