DOG OWNERSHIP
Here you will find information about dog ownership. Anyone who paid close attention during the dog training sessions at HUNDHOCH2 will certainly recognize some of the things described.
This page will also be expanded gradually - just check back regularly to see what's new.
DOG BITE PREVENTION "PREVENT A BITE" (PaB):
Teams wanted!
Prevent a Bite is a great project for the prevention of dog bite accidents involving children .
Through visits to kindergartens and primary schools with appropriately trained dogs, children are taught interactively and playfully how they can avoid a dog bite accident through correct behavior.
Since 2006, PaB has been managed by the Zurich Dog Association (ZHV), which conducts all training and examinations for the human/dog teams.
The Zurich Dog Association guarantees comprehensive and high-quality training for the dogs and their handlers – they are carefully prepared for their task.
PaB is continuously looking for human/dog teams who would like to support this fantastic project. You can expect a fulfilling and meaningful task.
Information about the requirements, process and dates of the training can be found on the PaB website .
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:
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Keeping dogs and the responsibilities of dog owners.
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Reporting and registration of dogs.
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Banned dog breeds.
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Dog training - regulations, legal texts, list of training facilities, prohibited aids in dog training, etc.
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Buying and importing dogs
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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:
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What rules apply to dogs and their owners in the canton of Zurich?
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Course guide for mandatory dog training.
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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
