Dog ownership, release from the obligation to leash
In Hamburg, dogs are generally required to be kept on a leash. Anyone who has passed the prescribed obedience test with the dog with a recognized expert (see links) or who has passed an equivalent test with the dog (responsible: specialist departments for...
In Hamburg, dogs are generally required to be kept on a leash. Anyone who has passed the prescribed obedience test with the dog with a recognized expert (see links) or who has passed an equivalent test with the dog (responsible: specialist departments for consumer protection, trade and environment of the district offices) can be exempted from this. Exceptions for old and sick dogs are possible, provided that a corresponding certificate, in which a veterinary assessment of the dog's behavior is listed, can be presented. Dangerous dogs cannot be released.
Important notes
Documents required
At the expert: ID card or passport with final confirmation of registration, the documents required for registration (pet ID, animal vaccination pass + chip number, proof of registration in the dog register, proof of an existing liability insurance), provided that the dog is to be registered at the same time.
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m Specialist Office for Consumer Protection, Trade and Environment of the District Offices: As above and, if applicable, proof that a recognized dog obedience test has been passed (e.g. dog driver license or companion dog test).
Please note
Dog owners from outside of Hamburg can be exempted from the leash requirement if they use the Hamburg area, for example, to go for a walk. This exemption can only be applied for at the specialist office for consumer protection, trade and the environment in the district office of Hamburg-Mitte.
Procedure & Fees
Fees
14 EUR (at the expert's), 28 EUR per person for groups (families) necessary for a maximum of 2 people 56 EUR. Replacement exhibition 21 EUR.
Legal notes
Legal basis
Hamburg Law on Keeping and Leading Dogs (Dog Law - Dog Act)
§ 9 Exemption from the obligation to leash
Downloads & Links
Forms and downloads
- https://www.hamburg.de/.../liste-gehorsamkeitspruefer-plz.pdf
- Brochure: Catalog of fines of the Hamburg district authorities - also for dog law, PDF, 148 KB, 72 pages
- Form: Dog registration / notification of change, PDF 105 KB, 2 pages
- Form: Recognized experts for the obedience test according to the dog law, PDF, 46KB, 2 pages
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Last updated: 22.04.2024