LAWS, RULES AND COURTESY:
What can and should you do, and what shouldn't you do?
Here you will find information and links to laws and regulations in Switzerland and the Canton of Zurich. You will also find tips for harmonious coexistence in everyday life, with other human-dog teams or people without dogs. Much of this is covered in dog training sessions, both group and private, at HUNDHOCH2, but not all of it.
The site is being expanded gradually - just check back regularly to see what's new.
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THE YELLOW DOG
THE CAMPAIGN FOR MORE DISTANCE
Some dogs need more space. The non-profit campaign "Yellow Dog" aims to raise awareness that some dogs and their owners need more space. HUNDHOCH2 supports the campaign.
Please give dogs wearing a yellow ribbon more space and time to move aside . If necessary, ask beforehand whether contact with other dogs or people is desired and possible.
Thank you in advance for your considerate cooperation!
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DOG BITE PREVENTION
"PREVENT A BITE"
ZURICH DOG ASSOCIATION ZHV
Source: Prevent a Bite
Prevent a Bite is a project for the prevention of dog bites among children . Through visits to kindergartens and primary schools with specially trained dogs, children are taught interactively and playfully how they can avoid dog bites by behaving correctly.
The demand for our services is very high. Prevent a Bite is therefore constantly looking for new volunteers.
Human-dog teams who enjoy working with children and want to contribute to this worthwhile cause are invited to apply. Each team receives financial compensation from the Zurich Veterinary Office.
contact
Secretariat Prevent a Bite / Zurich Dog Association
Rita Eppler
Telephone: 044 939 28 07
Email: pab@zhv-zh.ch
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Dogs must be kept on a leash in the forest from April 1st to July 31st.
The canton of Zurich enacted a new hunting law on January 1, 2023.
From April 1st to July 31st each year, a new leash law applies during the breeding and nesting season of wild animals and birds, both in the forest and up to 50 meters away from the forest .
Please keep your dog on a leash in the designated areas during this time.
If using a long line , please use a harness , not a collar. Otherwise, there is a significant risk of injury.
USEFUL LINKS
Clicking on the logos will open links to websites with further information on dog training or the possibility to download information sheets, brochures or legal texts.
VETERINARY OFFICE Canton of Zurich.
The website of the Veterinary Office of the Canton of Zurich provides information on, among other things:
Keeping dogs and the responsibilities of dog owners.
Reporting and registration of dogs.
Banned dog breeds.
Dog training - regulations, legal texts, list of training facilities, prohibited aids in dog training, etc.
List of dwarf breeds.
Purchase and import of dogs.
Traveling with a dog.
BROCHURE "DOG KEEPING"
Published by the Veterinary Office of the Canton of Zurich with information on the Zurich dog law, including:
Dog ownership in the canton of Zurich.
Administrative duties.
Dog training.
Rules of conduct.
Measures to be taken in the event of an incident.
The brochure image shown on the right is linked to the website of the Veterinary Office. There, under "Further Information," you can download the brochure. To do so, click on "Dog Ownership - Information on the Zurich Dog Law."
CODEX for dog owners and non-dog owners.
"Codex" is a campaign by the Zurich Veterinary Office for bite prevention. Brochures have been developed specifically for kindergarten and school children as well as for adults.
The illustrated brochure for adults contains important information on, among other things:
What rules apply to dogs and their owners in the canton of Zurich?
Course guide for mandatory dog training.
Rules of conduct in everyday life.
The brochure image shown on the right is linked to the website of the veterinary office. The brochure can be downloaded there.
AMICUS - National Dog Database.
Registration of dog owners.
Identification and registration of dogs
Notifications upon delivery and transfer of microchips .
Reporting obligations of dog owners.
Traceability of registered dogs.
Detection and prevention of illegal dog imports.
Dogs must be kept, led and supervised in such a way that they neither endanger nor disturb humans or animals, nor impair the intended and safe use of freely accessible space, and do not endanger the environment.
Dog Law of the Canton of Zurich, §9 General Obligations, 1
