Austria's dog coach in turmoil: biting training forbidden!

Austria's dog coach in turmoil: biting training forbidden!

The animal welfare debate in Austria has made new waves after the ban on biting training for dogs. As reported by the Krone , the decision of Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens), to prohibit such training from April 15, led to considerable displeasure within the Austrian Kynologist Association (ÖKV). President Philipp Ita is under pressure because the criticizing voices also become loud from their own ranks. Instead of developing constructive solutions, the change proposed by the government is ultimately regarded as a kind of frontal attack on the long -established practices. Many in the association are questioned by the new regulations in their profession and methods.

The discussion about animal welfare clearly shows that the time is for reforms. In the past 15 years, the ÖKV could have been working on suitable measures to improve animal welfare in dog sports. Nevertheless, one gets stuck in old structures and seems to defend themselves against changes. Critics complain that the association is asking for more transparency and new standards, false horror scenarios - so an alleged lack of service dogs in the police and the military are used as an argument to fight against the ban. Ultimately, the debate shows that a rethink in dog breeding and training is necessary to meet the requirements for animal welfare.

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At the same time, the question matures how effective animal protection can be guaranteed in the run -up to the Bundestag election on February 23. The Federal Association for Animal Rights examined the election programs of the parties, and it turns out that the topic of animal protection has no priority. Most parties only treat animal welfare in the context of agriculture. The CDU/CSU even proposes to anchor nutrition protection as a state goal in the Basic Law, while animal protection is completely ignored. The view is also aimed at the SPD and the Greens, which formulate approaches for improved animal husbandry, but remain behind the expectations in the overall debate.

The persistent climate crisis and the dying further tighten the situation. Therefore, the Federal Association calls on people for animal rights to give the voice for a democratic party that clearly advocates animal welfare. At a time when rapid changes to animal welfare are required, the election behavior on February 23 could decide on the future of animal welfare. It remains to be seen whether this will increase the pressure on the associations and the political decision -makers in order to implement consistent and advanced animal welfare measures. The countdown is running!

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