The serious dog attack in Upper Austria, in which a jogger was bitten to death by an American Stafford Terrier, has sparked renewed debate. Now Minister Rauch (Greens) is speaking out against bite and attack training for private dogs.
The fatal dog attack in Upper Austria has led to renewed discussions about a blanket ban on bite and attack training for private dogs.
“There is no justification for grinding dogs, which is done in many places under the guise of dog training,” Animal Welfare Minister Rauch emphasized as he accepted a petition from the Pfotenhilfe association for a ban on bite training in Upper Austria. Rauch wants to present a proposal this week on how the ban will be legally arranged.
Promotes aggression
Various forms of dog training promote the aggressiveness of the animals. The dog responsible for the fatal attack in Upper Austria in early October also had to undergo aggressive biting and attack training. The Animal Protection Act already prohibits measures that “increase the aggressiveness and fighting spirit of animals”.
Change in the law
To make it clear to all trainers and private dog owners that this also includes bite and attack training, Animal Welfare Minister Johannes Rauch plans to tighten this up. The problematic part of classic protection dog training and “Mondioring”, performed in protective suits, should be expressly prohibited.
Claim of the “crown”
Animal rights activist Maggie Entenfellner has been advocating for changes in this direction for years. “Yes, a dog needs mental and physical exercise! But there are plenty of other sporting and playful options such as tracking or agility,” emphasizes the headline of the animal corner
Expansion of expertise
Rauch: “This type of training absolutely has no place in private dog ownership.” Other, problem-free dog sports disciplines remain unaffected by the tightening. The expansion of expertise in the field of dog keeping is also planned as part of a “pet package”.
Breed list questioned
Rauch sees no solution in the model of ‘list dogs’ – that is, strict requirements for keeping certain dog breeds. Experts consider this pointless because the breed-specific dangerousness of dogs has not been scientifically proven nor proven by reliable bite statistics.
Dog as a weapon
“I have no doubt that dogs should not be trained by their owners to use weapons. We will submit a corresponding proposal to our coalition partner this week. I am convinced that we will quickly reach a consensus here, in the interests of the animals and people in our country,” concludes Rauch.
Source: Krone
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