End of Dog Tethering: New Rules for Kennels
The act introduces a ban on keeping dogs tethered, with specific exceptions. New requirements regarding the area and conditions in kennels have also been defined, including the obligation to provide a dog house and daily exercise. The act enters into force 12 months after its announcement.
Key points
Ban on keeping dogs tethered, with exceptions for transport, treatments, training, or in short-term situations necessary for safety.
Owners of dogs in kennels must provide paved and roofed ground (from 10 to 20 m² depending on the dog's weight), daily exercise outside the kennel, and a dog house.
Kennels must be at least 1.7 m high, have a stable structure, access to daylight, and allow airflow.
The new regulations regarding the tethering ban and kennel requirements do not apply to dogs used for special purposes, and kennel requirements do not apply to dogs in shelters.
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2025-12-17
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