Living in Switzerland, you see dogs all the time, both in the city and in the mountains. Whether you are riding on a train or drinking coffee at a café, you will see dogs here and there, sitting well behaved at your feet.
I have heard that Switzerland is the most animal-friendly country in the world, and having actually lived in Switzerland, I feel that this is not quite true.
The law also protects dogs well.
In Switzerland, the word "dignity" of animals is even written into the constitution.
As for dogs, there is this rule.
- Microchipping and registration are mandatory.
To prevent strays and illegal trafficking, all dogs are registered with a chip implanted. - No cosmetic cutting of ears or tails is allowed.
Ears and tails should not be cut off just for appearance. - Shock collars (electric collars) are also prohibited.
Discipline using pain is out of line with the law.
There was once a time when "if you have a dog, you must attend training classes" was mandatory (now changed to recommended).
Outings with dogs are a daily routine.
In Switzerland, there are so many places you can go with your dog.
Trains and buses are allowed, as well as large dogs, as long as they are on a leash (ticket is half the price of a human). Small dogs can ride for free in a carrier.
Restaurants and cafes are generally OK unless they say "no dogs allowed," and the waiter may even bring you a water container.
The dogs are well trained and sit quietly on the train, sometimes unnoticed.
Nature's best dog run
The lakes and mountain trails are a paradise for walking with your dog. You can walk together on hiking trails, let them swim in the lake...just be close to nature.
However, leashes are required in national parks and wildlife refuges, so check signs.
Preparing to live with a dog
If you are bringing your dog to Switzerland,
Pet passport, microchip and proof of rabies vaccination required.
Sometimes you need the owner's permission to rent a house.
"Best in the world" or not...
Of course there are challenges, but looking at the laws and the social atmosphere, I feel that this is a country where dogs can live very comfortably.
People treat dogs as "family," and the environment is conducive to letting them roam freely in nature.
It is precisely because Switzerland is such a place that time spent with your dog feels even more special.
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