Leash requirement in Jever: residents defend themselves against off-leash dogs!

Leash requirement in Jever: residents defend themselves against off-leash dogs!

The debate about leashes for dogs in the “Klein Grashaus” development area in Jever is currently causing a lot of discussion among residents. On the one hand, some dog owners are in favor of relaxing the rules, while on the other hand, residents' representatives have strongly expressed their concerns, which has now led to the planned project being postponed. NWZ Online reports that the council factions now want to take a closer look at the residents' criticisms.

The planned project envisaged exempting the “Klein Grashaus” area from the leash requirement. While the Technical Committee for Culture, Tourism, Leisure, Security and Order voted unanimously in favor of this step in mid-June, residents vetoed it to the city administration. They fear that a circular route through the area could then also be one of the areas where leashes are not required. This could lead to some dog owners ignoring the requirement to be kept on a leash, which is already illustrated by many complaints they have experienced.

The applicable rules

In the city of Jever, the ordinance regarding the bringing of dogs stipulates that dogs must always be kept on a leash throughout the construction area and on unpaved hiking trails. As the public order office reports, there have already been some violations of this regulation due to the lack of clarity. Dogs must be on a leash in public streets, in all parks and at municipal events such as the Kiewittmarkt or the Christmas market. Exceptions only apply to certain streets, but these exceptions are not valid during the breeding and breeding season from April 1st to July 15th in order to protect the local wildlife. The city of Jever appeals to dog owners to follow these rules and to be considerate of others. Accordingly, violations are subject to fines, which according to the Catalog of fines Although they usually don't reach the highest heights, they can still have a noticeable impact.

The discussion about keeping dogs in Jever is not just local, but reflects a larger phenomenon: In Germany there is no uniform leash requirement for dogs, as the regulations vary greatly from federal state to federal state and city to city. Leash requirements are particularly common in urban areas, both to ensure the safety of people and animals and to create space for relaxed walks. After all, dogs are the most popular pets among Germans, and the right rules help to promote harmonious coexistence for everyone.

What's next?

The council groups in Jever have promised to hold another consultation on the subject of leash exemption after the criticism from the residents' initiative. The CDU even plans to get an idea of ​​the situation on site and talk to residents. The SPD also wants to clarify whether the rejected dog off-leash area is up for discussion again.

The situation remains exciting and it remains to be seen how the discussion about the leash requirement in the “Klein Grashaus” area will develop. However, one thing is clear: the well-being of people and animals has top priority in Jever.