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The closed season in the forest begins.
That's why dogs in many places in the forest have to be kept on a leash again - otherwise they risk a fine.
Kassel – Whether rabbits, wild boar or ducks: In spring, many forest dwellers give birth and raise their offspring.
Especially then it is important not to disturb the animals and their nests.
Dog owners should also be considerate during this time.
In some federal states there is a temporary requirement to keep on a leash.
Closed season from April: In many regions, dogs have to be kept on a leash in the forest
The regulations regarding leash requirements in Germany vary depending on the municipality.
However, pet owners need to ensure that they have their dogs under control to prevent them from wandering or poaching.
If dogs pose a danger in the forest, those entitled to hunting protection have the right to shoot the animal if necessary, informs the Nature Conservation Association of Germany (Nabu).
Violations can also be punished with fines, which can be up to 5,000 euros in hunting areas in Bavaria.
In some federal states, dogs are required to be kept on a leash in the forest during the closed season.
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Some regions such as Berlin and Thuringia require leashes to be kept on a leash all year round.
The warning fine in public green spaces in Berlin Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, for example, is 35 euros, as the district office reports.
The animals are only allowed to run around without a leash in designated open areas.
Leashing a dog in the forest: What rules apply during the closed season
The obligation to keep on a leash applies in certain federal states, especially during the closed season.
During this breeding, breeding and breeding season for wild animals, dogs are not allowed to run without a leash in order not to disturb the animals.
In Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, the closed season begins on April 1st and ends on July 15th.
In Saarland it starts on March 1st and in Bremen on March 15th.
However, hunting, rescue, herding, police and guide dogs are exempt from leash requirements in all federal states, explained the Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection.
These regulations regarding the obligation to keep on a leash in the forest apply in the federal states:
Baden-Württemberg:
No general leash requirement from the state
Bavaria:
No general leash requirement from the state;
Keepers must take breeding and setting times into account
Berlin:
Leash requirement throughout the city;
Excluded are designated open spaces
Brandenburg:
Leash requirement for parks, gardens and green spaces, among other things;
Leash may be a maximum of two meters long
Bremen:
Must be kept on a leash during the closed season from March 15th to July 15th
Hamburg:
Dogs must be kept on a leash throughout Hamburg;
Exemption from the leash requirement is possible for obedient dogs
Hesse:
No general leash requirement from the state;
Municipalities can make it compulsory during the breeding and breeding season
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania:
No general leash requirement from the state
Lower Saxony:
Leash requirement in the closed season from April 1st to July 15th
North Rhine-Westphalia:
No general leash requirement from the state
Rhineland-Palatinate:
No general leash requirement from the state
Saarland:
Leash requirement in the closed season from March 1st to June 30th for dogs that cannot reliably stay on forest paths
Saxony:
No general leash requirement from the state
Saxony-Anhalt:
Leash requirement in the closed season from April 1st to July 15th
Schleswig-Holstein:
Dogs are only allowed to be on a leash in the forest, in nature reserves and on dikes
Thuringia:
Dogs must be kept on a leash in Thuringian forests
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Rules for dog age: Dogs must be on a leash during the closed season
However, the rules vary depending on the region.
According to
Bayerischer Rundfunk,
for example, in Würzburg all dogs in the city center must be on a leash, while in Nuremberg smaller dogs are allowed to run without a leash.
In addition, certain dog breeds, so-called listed dogs, have to meet particularly strict requirements in many places.
Meanwhile, in Kassel there were stricter changes for dog owners.
Before letting your dog run free, you should check local regulations with your municipality.
It is also advisable to keep disobedient dogs on a leash when outdoors.
The municipalities are responsible for compliance with the rules.
“However, for minor administrative offenses, punishments are generally not taken into account,” said the ministry in Lower Saxony.
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