Things to know about compulsory leashing
First of all, the regulations on compulsory leashes are so opaque that hardly anyone can fully understand them. This is also due to the fact that the leash requirement is regulated differently from region to region and can even vary depending on the time of year. If you are unsure, you should assume that letting the dog run free is not permitted.
Violations can be quite expensive. It is definitely forbidden to let your dog run free in forests off the beaten track, in nature reserves, on exercise and nature trails, on public transport, in children's playgrounds, cemeteries, sunbathing areas and in built-up areas. This is regulated in the laws of the federal states and municipalities.
If you want to know where free-range dogs are allowed in your walking area, contact the responsible public order office. Many municipalities even offer free maps or small brochures in which the regional rules can be read. Of course, you can also get information at the tourist office.
Be nice to each other!
Of course, our dog is dear to us. He is familiar to us and most of us can judge how our four-legged friend will behave in the upcoming situation. But those who come to meet us do not know this. This creates insecurity and discomfort. Discomfort that we have caused and can avoid.