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These regulations do not apply to all dogs to the same extent; for example, there are exceptions for service dogs, guide dogs for the blind and disabled as well as hunting and herding dogs.

The provisions of the Dog Owners Ordinance do not apply to all dogs to the same extent:

• The ordinance does not apply to guide dogs for the blind, assistance dogs for the disabled, dogs of the rescue service and civil protection and service dogs kept by legal entities under public law or by foreign armed forces.
• Within the scope of their respective purpose, hunting and herding dogs may be allowed to run free outside the pacified property without supervision. Furthermore, within the scope of their respective intended purpose, they may also be led outside the pacified property without a leash and muzzle if they are dangerous dogs within the meaning of the ordinance. Within the scope of their respective purpose, a person may also lead several of these dogs.
• The local regulatory authority may permit further exceptions on request if it is ensured that people, animals or property are not endangered.
• Dog owners and dog handlers who are only staying in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern temporarily (e.g. on vacation) are exempt from the obligation to obtain a permit to breed, keep and handle dangerous dogs. If they are staying for more than one month, they must notify the local regulatory authority of the presence of the dangerous dog and the duration of the stay.

They must be trained

• service dogs of authorities or armed forces,
• dogs of the rescue service or civil protection,
• guide dogs,
• guide dogs for the disabled,
• hunting dogs or
• herding dogs

are involved.

The exceptions described apply without restriction to guide dogs for the blind, assistance dogs for the disabled, rescue service and civil protection dogs and service dogs kept by legal entities under public law or by foreign armed forces.

The exceptions apply to hunting and herding dogs only insofar as they are used for their intended purpose.

The approval of further exemptions is at the discretion of the local regulatory authority. They are only granted if, taking into account the local conditions, it is ensured that people, animals or property are not endangered by the breeding or keeping of dogs and only apply to the area of responsibility of the authority.

The exemption from the obligation to obtain a permit to breed, keep and lead dangerous dogs only applies if the dog owner or dog handler is only staying in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern temporarily with the dog.

Please contact the local regulatory authority.

Please contact the local regulatory authority.

Please contact the local regulatory authority.

Please contact the local regulatory authority.

Appeals can be lodged against decisions made by the responsible local regulatory authority (regulatory office) or the responsible district regulatory authority (district regulatory office) (Sections 68 ff. of the Administrative Court Code - VwGO). If the objection is not upheld, an action can be brought before the competent administrative court.

Exemptions from the provisions of the M-V Dog Owners Ordinance
- Exemptions for:

• Service dogs of authorities and armed forces,
• dogs of the rescue service and civil protection,
• guide dogs, assistance dogs for the disabled,
• hunting dogs or herding dogs within the scope of their respective purpose,
• Dog owners who are visiting M-V: no permit requirement
• Other dogs, provided an exemption permit is available

- Local regulatory authority

Local regulatory authorities