Dog keeping rules in various coutries

[Vaiva]

Well, some good news
In Vilnius (capital of Lithuania) dogs still have to wear muzzles. BUT, the dogs, who pass a special socialization test (walking on leash, recall, testing dog's behaviour in city among people, cars and so on) can be walked without that stupid thing - muzzle So seems like Brukne is the first (?) wolfdog here to pass this test. We got a little yellow card with her and my name on it and finally can LEGALLY walk in Vilnius without a muzzle!!! It is such a relief and such a good feeling
(bigmouth tinhorn )

[Rona]

Originally Posted by Vaiva

Well, some good news
So seems like Brukne is the first (?) wolfdog here to pass this test. We got a little yellow card with her and my name on it and finally can LEGALLY walk in Vilnius without a muzzle!!! It is such a relief and such a good feeling

Congratulations!

In fact Polish strict regulations are not strictly obeyed, i.e. an owner with dog on a leash in the street (without a muzzle!) or in a muzzle, but unleashed on a common meadow, in most cases would not be punished. Unless during short periods when there are 'anti-dog campaigns' after somebody had been bitten by a dog and the case was raised in media.

However, what irittates me personally is the language used in notices in public places rooted in the old communist times, when a citizen was treated lika a naughty child, not a responsible adult person:



Words: "forbidden", "not allowed", "will be punished" etc. are the core of such notices!!!

Just compare a very kind, rational and I suppose, more effective, notice in St. James's Park, London:



Maybe time has come to change not only the stupid regulations, but also the language which reflects the relationship between citizens (including dog owners!) and the authorities?

[Vaiva]

Originally Posted by Rona

However, what irittates me personally is the language used in notices in public places rooted in the old communist times, when a citizen was treated lika a naughty child, not a responsible adult person:

Good point Dog owners need to have their representatives in parlaments and municipalities

[Grin]

Originally Posted by Rona

Just compare a very kind, rational and I suppose, more effective, notice in St. James's Park, London:

What strikes me most is not even the word "please" but the fact of giving the reason of this restriction.
The truth is Polish restrictions concerning dogs are in most cases baseless (that means; there is not any real necessity for them) therefore the only way of their authorization is such language as in given example, because their authors are not able to give the reasons even if they wanted.

[wolfin]

Vaiva, now I can oficial congratulation me first dog with "Girios dvasia" in name with this super news.
You and Brukne are the best I hope and moore lithuanian wolfdog make this exam and can walk without stress in city

[Vaiva]

Originally Posted by wolfin

Vaiva, now I can oficial congratulation me first dog with "Girios dvasia" in name with this super news.
You and Brukne are the best I hope and moore lithuanian wolfdog make this exam and can walk without stress in city

Thank you, dear I got an amazing wolfdog from you and she keeps on forming the best image of the breed