How to walk dogs

Who sets the rules for walking?

At the end of 2018 a law was passedThe Federal Law of 27.12.2018 number 498-FZ "On the responsible treatment of animals and on amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation" "On a responsible treatment of animals", which partly establishes the rules dog walking. Also still a Soviet document is validRules for keeping dogs and cats in the cities and other populated points of the RSFSR 1981 - "Rules of keeping dogs and cats in the cities and other localities of the RSFSR". Contradictions in them is practically no.

In addition, each municipality is free to set its own rules of dog-walking and enter the responsibility for their violation. For example, its regulations are in MoscowRules for keeping dogs and cats in the city of Moscow, St. PetersburgInformation about the rules dog walking, YekaterinburgOn approval of the Pet Regulation, in the municipality "Yekaterinburg"

and other cities. It is possible that in the near future, local regulations will be revised, however, as long as they are in their present form.

Do I need a leash and a muzzle?

Under the new law, the animal must be on a leash or harness when crossing the roads, in the elevators, porches, yards, children's and sports grounds - that is, in fact, outside the special places for walking. Muzzle is not required, it should be worn only on dogs potentially dangerous breeds. That list includes Approved a list of potentially dangerous dogs:

• dog at a dilution rate which was done to increase strength and aggression;
• animals used for persecution;
• native breeds, the formation of which was not considered loyal to the man.

Just a list of 12 breeds of dogs and their mestizo: Akbash, BANDOG, ambuldog Brazilian Bulldog Bully Kutta, alapahsky purebred bulldog bendog, wolf-dog hybrids volkosob, ghoul dong and North Caucasian pitbulmastif dog.

Provision of the law with respect to potentially dangerous breeds will start operating on 1 January 2020.

In this regulation in 1981 suggests that the findings on the street dogs older than three months or can be on a short leash or muzzled.

In Moscow mandatory leash and a muzzle put on offer just a vicious animal, in St. Petersburg - Special height of more than 40 cm at the withers.

Do I have to clean up after a dog?

Yes, you must clean up pet waste products and on the street and in public places, if it nedoterpel. Here variations in regulations no.

Another question - where to throw these "waste products." Canine feces areOn approval of the Federal Waste Classification Directory to low-hazard waste. But there are different opinions as to whether they can be disposed of in normal bins. On the one hand, in the veterinary and sanitary rulesAnimal health rules for collection, recycling and disposal of biological waste collection, recycling and disposal of biological waste droppings about nothing. On the other hand, they are often equated with biological waste, so for the use of conventional bins can be fined.

for prevention parasitic diseasesSanPiN 3.2.3215-14 places to walk dogs must be equipped with special containers for the disposal of excreta. But in fact it or not, or very little. The dog's owner is in a precarious position: uberosh not the dog - a fine, uberosh - fine. In any case, of course, it is better to remove and throw in the trash. The punishment for it can try to challenge.

Where you can walk the dog?

Unclip the leash and walk the animal may be at special sites. Where they are, they decide to municipalities. Accordingly, to find out where you can go with your pet, you need the local administration.

According to the rules in 1981, spetsploschadki if not, you can walk dogs on vacant lots. The local regulations are even more loyal. For example, in Moscow, the dog is allowed to lower the leash in sparsely populated areas. However, some places are considered poorly populated, is not specified.

Under the new law to appear with a baby or athletic field dog on a leash as possible. Regulations 1981 prohibit the stay animals children's playgrounds, shops, eateries and other public places. Here, as in other cases, where there is a contradiction, it is better to focus on the new law, since it has a higher legal force.

This can make anyone?

The federal laws on this matter does not say anything, but the local authorities can be your view on the situation. So, in Moscow and St. Petersburg are prohibited to leave dogs drunk and children up to 14 years.

When you can walk the dog?

Regulations 1981 are advised to go for a walk with your pet from 7 am to 23 hours, so as not to make noise. Regional regulations cause this period in accordance with local "laws of silence."

If I break the rules, punish me?

Under federal law, when walking the dog its owner is responsible for the safety of others and the safety of their property.

Of the Civil Code equates the animal itself and to propertyCivil Code, Article 137. animals. So if you do not keep an eye on the dog, you will be required to pay damagesCivil Code, Article 1064. Common grounds for liability for causing harm or even incur criminal penaltiesOf the Criminal Code, Article 118. Grievous bodily harm by negligence.

Administrative responsibility is provided by local regulation. Look for it as law or Code of Administrative Offenses. Usually it is on the site of the local legislative body.