Results: Germans could legally have to let their dogs out twice a day
Published on 08/21/2020
Dog owners in Germany could be legally required to let their pets out at least twice a day for a total of one hour under the terms of proposed new regulations. Outdoor exercise is already required under the Animal Welfare and Dog Regulation Act, but the changes will stipulate frequency and duration, according to a press release from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
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Do you agree with a law stating pets must be taken out at least twice a day for a total of one hour?
Yes
57%
1836 votes
No
44%
1413 votes
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If you have a dog, how often are they taken outside? Once a day
4%
116 votes
Twice a day
7%
211 votes
Three times a day
8%
257 votes
More than three times a day
25%
788 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
79 votes
Not Applicable
56%
1798 votes
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Almost one in five German households owns a dog, according to the press release published Monday, and pet purchases have increased during the coronavirus pandemic. Did you purchase/adopt a pet during the pandemic? Yes
8%
249 votes
No
93%
3000 votes
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The proposals would also ban dog breeders from looking after more than three litters of puppies at a time, to ensure each puppy has at least four hours of human company per day. Do you agree with this ban? Yes
72%
2319 votes
No
29%
930 votes
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