PETA calls for a fatal bite attack in Bavaria!

PETA calls for a fatal bite attack in Bavaria!

After a serious incident in Tulling, in which a dog was killed and an owner was injured, the importance of a dog guide is discussed again in Bavaria. The animal welfare organization PETA has now required to introduce such a driver's license across the board. The tragedy has shaken many and impressively shows how important responsible dog keeping is. According to Merkur , the problem is often not with the dogs themselves.

Many dog ​​owners are often overwhelmed and cannot really interpret the behavior and body language of their animals. This leads to dangerous situations. In dogs of certain breeds, it happens again and again that they are kept by humans without sufficient knowledge of their needs. This can have fatal consequences, as the incident in Tulling shows. A 42-year-old was also bitten by a free-running dog in the Scheuerfeld district of Scheuerfeld, which led to the investigation against the owner. NP-COBURG who further fueled the debate.

The dog driving license: one step in the right direction

PETA points out that there is broad approval among the population for the introduction of a dog handler. A PETA survey from August 2023 shows that 68% of the adults living in Germany support this proposal. The dog driving license would include a theory course that imparts knowledge of animal -friendly attitude and communication. Afterwards, a joint practical seminar for owners and dogs is planned in a dog school. The aim is that dog owners have a good knack in education and dealing with their animals and their signals can correctly interpret.

Steinhöring's mayor Martina Lietsch also spoke out for the introduction of the dog handler. The municipality plans to contact the owner of the wolf dogs concerned and decide on further measures. Because awareness of responsible dog keeping must be anchored in the general public.

structures and exams: This is how the dog driving license works

The dog handler, as it is already recognized in some federal states such as Lower Saxony, pursues the goal of ensuring that the dog endangers neither humans nor other dogs. In the examination, keepers must demonstrate their control in typical everyday situations. The topics of the examination include legal regulations, the learning behavior of dogs as well as health and rearing. The initial exam consists of a practical and a theoretical part: The test participants have to answer 40 questions about dog behavior and education and show how they deal with their dog in everyday life (e.g. in the café or on a walk).

In Germany there are currently 52 trained examiners with a proven qualification for the dog driving license, which are regularly trained to ensure current specialist knowledge hundeschulen.de informs about the detailed processes and Requirements.

The incident in Tulling and the clashes in Coburg show that there is a need for action. The dog driving license could be the first step into a future in which people and dogs can live safely and responsibly. It is time for us to campaign for our four -legged friends!