Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Some Training Required

According the article linked below, the Swiss federal parliament has passed legislation that will require prospective new dog owners to take classes before adopting a dog:

The law, which comes into force from September 1, is particularly strict over dogs: prospective owners will have to pay for and complete a two-part course — a theory section on the needs and wishes of the animal, and a practice section, where students will be instructed in how to walk their dog and react to various situations that might arise during the process. The details of the courses are yet to be fixed, but they are likely to comprise about five theory lessons and at least five sessions “in the field”.

The Swiss Love Dogs

That would never work here, of course, but interesting anyway.

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