Bite on playground: Peta demands dog handler in Thuringia!

Bite on playground: Peta demands dog handler in Thuringia!

An incident on a playground in Suhl, Thuringia, causes excitement and raises questions about the responsibility of dog owners. On Sunday, July 7th, an 11-year-old boy was bitten by an unhanged dog. The boy suffered minor injuries and had to be taken to the hospital with an ambulance. The police have already started the investigation and checks why the dog attacked the boy. The dog owner has to expect a complaint because its four -legged friend was not leashed. The animal welfare organization PETA has now called on the scene, which in this context calls for a dog license for Thuringia.

Peta-speaker Björn Thun emphasizes that often not the dogs, but their owners cause problems. "A dog license could help to sharpen the sense of responsibility of the dog owners," explains Thun. The proposal provides for a theory course in which the participants are informed about animal -friendly attitude and communication with dogs. Afterwards, a practical seminar should take place in a dog school in order to convey practical skills in dealing with dogs. This concept could not only prevent potential incidents such as those in Suhl, but also improve general interaction between humans and animals.

dog owner obligations in focus

In Germany, over 10 million dogs live in households, and animal welfare is anchored in the Basic Law. The Animal Welfare Dog Ordinance determines special rules that should take care of the well-being of the animals. This includes that dogs need sufficient runs and should not only be limited to short walks. There are already fixed linen duties and sometimes even muzzle obligations in cities, such as Berlin and Munich. Dogs are highly social animals and need daily contact with their people and fellow species.

In addition, dog owner liability insurance is mandatory in some federal states. It protects keepers from financial consequences caused by damage that causes their dogs. The danger of a dog essentially depends on breeding, socialization, rearing and education. The local regulations also determine which dog breeds may be considered dangerous, which also emphasizes the responsibility of the owners.

public discourse on dog keeping

The incident in Suhl has fueled the public discussion about the responsibility of dog owners. PETA now expects a reaction from the state government to her proposal for the dog handler. "The owners are asked to take on more responsibility so that such incidents can be avoided in the future," continued Thun. Implementation of a dog handler could be an important step to raise awareness of species -appropriate dog keeping and thus protect both humans and animals.