THEY'RE LIKE CITIZENS?! Dogs in Germany vs. USA | Feli from Germany
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- When I first moved to the US, I knew that a lot of things would be different: Different food, more small talk, bigger homes. But one thing I wasn’t aware of at all was that even dogs - and their owners - were living quite a different life over here! 🤯
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What are your experiences with dogs in Germany, the US, or the country you live in? 😊 Is it easy to include them in your everyday life? 🐶
I remember when I was in school at the time my dog got hit by the car I never felt so sad and I cried alot, right now I am an adult living with a dog in NY, born and raised in NY.
We rarely are without a dog. We adopted one (Dachshund/Basset Hound mix) before we bought our home. When he passed, we got another one (Shepherd Husky mix), he passed. And my friend gave me her Lhasa Apso). We were given a Cane Corso. My Lhasa died about 4 years after we got the Corso. She loves about 10 years. We have a Pit bull, Shepherd, Husky mix now. We're teaching her stay. She's doing well with that command as long as there is a treat involved. She acts like she is starving. She is definitely not starving. She is hard to train as she is far too intelligent for her own good.
As a dog owner in America, Columbus Ohio specifically. I wish we had more regulations like the ones you mentioned Germany has. I know to many people with unruly/disobedient dogs, and they simply make excuses for their dog(s). Owning a dog should be a responsibility not a privilege. That said I don't walk my dog, well, I take her to public places she is allowed, and have a back yard for her to run in. Occasionally I take her to the dog park, but she just walks around sniffing the ground. I am traveling to Stuttgart for a few months at the end of July. I was thinking about taking her with me, but this video has convinced me not to. Mainly because I don't think she is up to German behavior standards.
In my travels across the country I have found communities that are super dog friendly. Dunedin Florida sticks out as one, where dogs could go almost anywhere, until recently when they tightened their standards.
It is fairly easy to include her in my everyday life. Mainly because, people that don't like dogs, like her. I have worked with her a lot. Something most dog owners I know don't do at all.
I recently went to Germany and I was so shocked that dogs were literally everywhere! They were allowed on trains, in restaurants, and even at the airport. As a dog lover I was so happy :). Surprised to hear that cats are more common
@@valerielim9373 as a cat lover, your post offends me. NOT, My airedale LOVES my cats....like furry little friends
Dog training is very important, not only for society but for the dog too.
Yes, I try to tell that to my mother when I moved in she keeps thinking, there’s something wrong with her dog and I tell her no there’s something wrong with you you didn’t train the dog you spoiled the hell out of it. It thinks you need to go to the bathroom on the foyer after I take a walk and she constantly complains a dog doesn’t eat her food and I said because you give it half of your food which one would you eat?😂
As a receptionist for a police department K-9 unit ,you learn a lot
@@teresalatiolais8477 That actually sounds like a really cool and rewarding job. I’m sure it’s difficult at times, but that’s cool comparatively to the tedious IT/tech work I do. Lol Anddddd you all have a trained K9 at work technically.
Usually dogs are clever animals and do not need much training. Their bosses on the other hand........ they need the training, as by nature, they will be very confusing to the dogs and they need to learn how to behave in such a way that the dog does understand.
Yes, but society also needs to learn to ask before approaching or petting any dog or animal. And, if the owner says, "no", to leave it at that.
In 1918, near the end of WWI, an American soldier came upon a German dog kennel in a bunker. All the soldiers there were dead and so were most of the dogs. However there was one wounded female German Shepherd who had given birth to puppies. The American picked up the puppies and took care of them, bringing them back to the US when he was shipped home. One of them became the famous movie star dog, Rin-Tin-Tin, and made the German Shepherd a popular breed in the US.
We had a shepherd growing up. Our father trained her so well, you could command vitamin and come back to her 3 hours later still sitting in that spot. We loved her and she would "babysit" us when playing in the back yard!
I think the German system, where people treat dogs like part of the general community, but also train them how to 'function' as part of this community, makes sense. The UK is becoming more 'dog friendly' however I think some people do forget the responsibilities which definitely should come with this. Training is so important, and there are a minority of people who don't think this applies to them/their pets.
Here in America, unfortunately I think lack of training is the rule not the exception here
Yes, Germans take dog training very seriously. I lived in Germany for 9 months. I loved it because dogs were allowed in restaurants etc and were always well behaved.
I feel like Germans take everything more seriously, and that’s not a bad thing. I wish North Americans took dog training more seriously; I’d love to be able to take my dog anywhere. It doesn’t take legislation either, it just takes social responsibility.
Dogs are happier when they're well-disciplined and can they enjoy more freedom. Being alone is miserable for dogs, and a lot of college students who have dogs are inadvertently mistreating them by leaving them alone for long periods of time. Dog owners where I live do walk their dogs, but few are properly trained to walk on a leash. This is not the case in large American cities in which dogs absolutely need to be walked and have to be properly leash trained. I very much prefer the German model of dog ownership.
I'm from Canada, I adopted my dog when I was 20 years old 🥰 I wish North America was more strict with training like Germany though, I also work in a vet clinic and I see/deal with a lot of ill mannered, untrained dogs and it can actually get pretty dangerous!
I agree
I'm in the US. We can't even get actual humans to be treated like humans so I think any kind of legislation about walking your dog twice a day is going to be considered frivolous legislation.
I want to move to Germany I'm disabled and I don't know if they would even let me if I could find a way.
I agree. In California, dogs are allowed in a lot more places than they were in the past, but regulations have not kept up, and enforcement of existing regulations is spotty. Fortunately, they are usually required to be leashed in public, but people routinely violate this. I don't think they are supposed to be in indoor restaurants, but they often show up in these places anyway. There are far too many poorly trained dogs running around, and far too many people refuse to clean up after them. Though I wouldn't like having dogs almost everywhere as in Germany, at least they have regulations to minimize the potential harm, and there is a societal expectation that dogs will be well behaved, whereas in California, nobody seems to care. Licensing, training (for the dog and the owners), and liability insurance should be required, and dogs should not be allowed to bark incessantly. Dogs are potentially a public nuisance and potentially dangerous, so if they are to be allowed in public places or in dense residential developments such as apartments, it isn't unreasonable to require all of this.
@@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar I would suggest that you try another country in the Schengen Area. Germany is ridiculously difficult to get residency in, if you're not an asylee or a refugee. In fact, that's the case in a lot of Europe, but there are also some purposeful loopholes. In Italy, Greece, and Albania for example, you can apply for citizenship if you have a grandparent, or even sometimes a great grand-parent from that country. I looked into this several years ago. European countries were surprisingly more strict about immigration than the United States.
I also share your disappointment with the inhumanity and callousness toward people that are different, that's proliferated lately in the United States. I'm not sure how respecting basic human dignity appears to be a foreign concept for some. A lot of miserable people that want to make others miserable as well, I suppose.
@@willsofer3679 thank you so much for that,! I really appreciate your information!
I'm Canadian and have been traveling around Austria and Germany with my dog. We were just in Munich and I was blown away at how dog-friendly the city is. We've been on trains, buses, subways, trams, and often in restaurants my dog will get served or at least get attention before I do :)
Great for you. What if one is a human who doesn't like eating around animals?
@@SelfReflective I guess one could always leave a restaurant if they are bothered by the presence of dogs.
@@jeffsilver5762 Right. Priorities. As long as the dogs are happy.
@@SelfReflective We all have rights to be in public places and be happy. Enjoy your life!
Restaurants, or anywhere indoors where food is served, is illegal in most of Europe for hygiene reasons. Can't believe Germany and Austria are so backwards on that. But meh, it's still legal to allow smoking in restaurants and bars in some German states so I shouldn't be that surprised.
Been living in germany since 87' and have had dogs since 02'. Taking the advice of a german friend, we joined a local Dog Sport club which offered puppy "school", basic training and further training for a certificate. The best thing our trainer taught us was " 6 months of hard work or 16 years of stress", which really paid off later as our first dog, a Parson Russell terrier, lost her vision and was totally blind. Thanks to the consequential early training and participating in competition, she had to rely on us to be her eyes and that saved her from danger/harm on many occasions.
We now have our third Parson Russell and still are memebers of the same club, participating in Rally Obediance training. I have had her at work with me quite a few times and she is always well behaved and friendly. Earlier I did some tutoring for young apprentices that needed some extra help with curriculum and having my little partner with me would often help the young people to relax a little and open up a way to earn their trust, resulting in a better learning environment.
The new 2022 "Gassi-Gesetz" = "Walkies Law" requires that adult canines must be walked a minimum of 2 times for a total of 1 hour,... those are the minimums.
Decades ago, I had a dog as a student in Germany. It was possible because my girlfriend a I had our own flat at this time and enough nature around and free time on our hands to walk, train and entertain the dog properly.
I'm not sure if that still is the spirit today, but that time, people not only thought about how much they want a dog, but what they could actually _offer_ their furry friend. Sometimes, if you really love dogs, it may be more responsible to _not_ get one.
just had to quickly chime in regarding the crates... i'm from Switzerland, and just like you mentioned, we initially expected to use a crate only while our dog was a small puppy, and then transitioned her to sleep in any of the dog beds around the house. But she's a very anxious dog and often afraid of not only fireworks, but also storms, for example. Having a crate as a safe place to go curl up and hide in is the single most efficient method to help her, she seeks out tiny enclosed and cramped corners explicitly whenever she gets scared. But of course, our crate also does not look like the example you showed, as that would not offer her any perceived protection. It's made from stiff fabric, with very dense mesh on three sides.
In any case, it's not about keeping her contained, it's not about restricting her at all. It's only there to help her calm down, when she needs it, and when she seeks out this particular comfort herself. It's simply one of her favourite happy places, comfy to snuggle in.
Wild dogs live in dens and that is their safe space just like the crate is for a domestic dog.
Yes as long as it's open is better for the dog to have it's own space. She is probably imagining that the dog is under key or something. Many dogs go and even close the door before going to sleep (they can open it too). It's nice to have a private space.
I was in Germany for two years and I learned that dogs in restaurants was quite common. They were well behaved.
Not every dog is. Occasionally you get a "barker".
It's interesting hearing the similarities between UK and Germany. There's definitely an expectation to walk your dog twice a day and we do have more freedom to bring dogs into public places. Even some antique stores allow it! We definitely love our dogs here! Thanks for another interesting video Feli.
That sounds better for the animals . I'm in Canada and the only stores that allow dogs are pet supply ones.
Wow only two walks? I suppose that means that you have some land they can pee in between walks.
Assuming you're in UK can't even take our dog to B&Q which I found odd as went literally everywhere when being in Germany. As reason as it would maybe offend other customers sound it a bit ridiculous for a diy market to be honest.
The expectation is to walk your dog once lol not sure where you got the idea that it's normal to walk your dog twice in the UK. Everyone I know does it once a day just due to not having too much free time. Unfortunately even alot of times dogs dont get daily here and some people will take their super hairy/fluffy dogs out in the hottest days.
I used to live on the Air Force base in Zweibrücken. Once when I was walking with my sister a huge German shepherd ran at the fence we were walking by. I've been scared of dogs ever since lol. My major issues with dog owners here in the US is hardly anyone trains them. They just yell at them when they do something wrong and expect the dog to learn. It doesn't. Especially little dogs.
I did help my BFF when she was training her dog Gimli when we were roommates. He's literally the sweetest gentlest dog and he's a Am Bully Sharpei mix. Crate training is actually good for dogs but you have to do it correctly. Gimli had a nice soft bed and blanket inside and on top. Good owners don't leave their dog in them for any extend amount of time. Except when they are puppies at night so they learn being alone is OK. You leave the door open and it's more or less their own little wolf den. Gimli uses his at night since he's not allowed on the bed or when he gets scared of thunder. You only cage them if you have like maintenance people over. A well trained dog will stay out of trouble and not need to be caged.
My understanding of crate training is that it gives a private space to the animal where it can feel safe or am I wrong.I did something similar with my cats using it helped them tolerate vet appointments and they did nap there.
Yup. That's correct. Gimli has a blanket over the top of his create to help make it like little private place for himself. However quite a few dog owners use crates incorrectly. You're not supposed to lock them up all day. That's incredible cruel.
@@BulletWilliam I've been using my cats carriers I put blankets in them and catnip so they would nap there some just aren't interested some are but they don't see vet visits coming anymore
A cage is basically an indoor doghouse, done correctly.
Dogs get in trouble when they’re bored. If someone tells me that their dog destroyed their couch, I can pretty much assume that the dog is kept inside too much. Cats can keep themselves entertained inside if you provide them with toys and a perch with an interesting view. Dogs need to get out and explore with their noses.
On the matter of threatening dogs - many years ago I visited Hungary (from the UK) and the Budapest suburb where my hotel was situated had some quite large houses. Dogs seemed to be routinely kept in the yards and on one occasion I was walking past a fence when a gigantic dog came roaring round the yard. I'm no great fan of dogs - early childhood trauma - and this worried me, not least because the dog could easily have jumped over the three-metre-high fence. It was enough to make me think twice about walking down some streets. I also saw a very large dog running free on the main road between Ferihegy airport and the city centre - it was dodging between vehicles and eventually somebody was going to come off worse (and it did). On another occasion when visiting Esztergom, I recall looking down from ramparts facing the Danube river (with a view towards Sturovo in Slovakia - the bridge was still broken back then) and saw a gigantic dog running between gardens in the residential area below, jumping fences and going wherever it wanted.
Hungary is not a country to visit if you don't like very big dogs!
I live in Canada and my dog gets three walks a day every day split up between my wife and myself. We've gone out of our way to train him since his first owner did no training at all. He's a good and generally very happy doggo. He's a Husky/Samoyed mix for anyone who's curious. Dogs are a lot of fun if you spend some time to train and care for them
What a gorgeous-sounding dog! I had a sami growing up, and she LOVED blizzards! 🥶
I wish North America was more strict about training dogs like Europe is. I see so many untrained dogs in Canada and it has made me afraid of dogs from a young age.
Agreed it sounds much more healthy for the animal and safer for humans. I'm also in Canada. My Mom had a very well trained medium sheep dog mix once they were walking and got attacked by an ill trained night mare that was off leash and the ill trained owner yelled at her like it was her fault.
I LOVED what I saw in Germany regarding dogs! It was a highlight for me. Seeing them in shops and restaurants was wonderful. I loved it. I was there for 3 months and I don't recall seeing even one stray! There could be some here and there, but I never saw one. I lived with my cousin and learned a lot I was happy to hear! We walked the dogs twice a day but I didn't know it was required! I wish there were more strict rules in the USA because I feel that would help with the unwanted dogs. People should be required to take them seriously! I was in the Oldenburg area, so learned about the test for the human and the dog! Great thing for the sake of the sweet dogs!
I moved to the US about two years ago and I’m shocked how some people treat their dogs here. I only know a handful of people who actually walk their dogs, the rest just leaves them in their backyard all day long. My neighbors dogs always go crazy when someone walks by bc they are severely under stimulated, mentally and physically. A lot of people don’t train their dogs and then rehome them for minor issues. The amount of dogs getting rehomed in my city is very sad. When you try to explain to people that a dog is a lot of work and that you can’t just dump them in your backyard they get super defensive. I wish I could rescue every dog here that is not wanted.
I have always lived in the US and I completely agree with you. I hate how undertrained and just the general neglect people here have for their dogs. It’s sad, I dont think it should be regulated like it is in Germany but just wish people would have more common sense.
German dogs definitely live a better life as they're trained gently but very good and get regularly walked and exercised. Also mental excersise and Trick Training is huge in Germany!
Things have changed over the years. When I was growing up in the 1970s a lot of people owned dogs, but I didn’t know a single family that had a dog in the house. There were people that had cats that came inside but mostly lived outside.
Hello Feli. I am English, but stayed a month with a family in Texas in the 1990s. Their dog really took to me. I found I was able to get the ticks off that it picked up, the hot climate being unlike UK. I had cats there that picked up fleas from other cats, so I was used to that.
I got the job of washing the dog with a solution to get rid of the ticks. Suddenly a gust covered us in sand, then it started raining heavily out of nowhere. The dog ran in and took shelter. I was called in and shown to do the same, before we ended up in Oz with Dorothy and Toto. The bucket full of solution flew straight over the house.
Next day the dog brought in a turtle. It was not something expected out in the desert and certainly nothing like that ever happened on trips to Germany.
I was told the storm hit and destroyed a church in another state. My host said "You Brits were safe, you would have been in a bar".
German here, yes dog training is very important in Germany. I grew up with dogs all my life, and now i have my first own dog in my flat. I take my dog 3 to 5 times out a day, to meet her buddys on the next meadow, where a dog can only be a dog, and play with its friends. After a hard disease, i adopted her via an animal protection from romania. Adopting her was the best decision ive ever made in my life, and she regards me for saving her, with her happiness, her pure wonderful character. Her urge to move, helped me to get along with my disease. So, yeah, germans and dogs have a looong way together! By the way, love your channel so much Feli, i live near your birthplace, in the area of landshut ;-)
I'm not a dog trainer but from what I understand, crates are used more and more often in Germany as a training tool. I think the idea is to give the dog a place to calm down, where they can relax and not be bothered by anyone. Personally I don't use one with my dog but I can see how it would come in handy if you have children or if your dog is very reactive and has difficulties relaxing. But peolpe don't leave their dogs in crates for hours on end. Personally, I've been to the US and I stayed with a host family when I was 17. The family had a dog but I quickly realized that no one ever took her on walkes, she was left in the backyard for most of the day. Few days after I arrived I asked them whether I could take her for a walk; they didn't even have a leash for her😢 in Germany this would be completely unacceptable. More than likely people would report you and you'd probably be asked to surrender your dog. I know that there are amazing dog owners in America too but from what I know because of this experience and because I like to watch dog trainers on tv, this kind of behaviour is a lot more common in the US. People in the US will tell the trainer that they don't take their dogs on regular walkes with a straight face whereas in Germany people can hardly look the trainer in the eyes when they confess that they do nothing with their dog apart from three short walkes a day. 😅 Because people are expected to "occupy" their dogs too, which means physical as well as mental exercise/stimulation. This is why dog sports are really popular here. My dog and I go mantrailing and he's crazy about it😂
well one of many reasons is when you transport a dog in a car, you have to secure the dog. so the crate is also a real lifesaver for the dog and you, when you use them in car.
the other thing the crate gives a personal space for the dog to be
Thanks for this video. We are an American family who live in Germany and we have been researching and exploring what it means to get a dog, so this was fun - and I agree with your finding.
As for dog parks in Germany: We live in a dog friendly flat and live right next to a park that has a dog playing area. It’s not fenced off like an American “dog park,” but it’s a grassy area about the size of a baseball diamond, surrounded by packed dirt walkways. There are play groups that have formed casually there and I find them adorable to watch, especially the young dogs in training. I hope to join their ranks soon!
Our dog used to love her kennel. She would go in there when she wanted to sleep or when she needed to feel safe during a storm. It's very natural for dogs to create a den of its own.
Yeah but you'd keep the door open then? I mean having a safe space for you dog is one thing - that's pretty normal I'd say.
@@FelifromGermany Yes! We would always keep her door open when she was older. When she was a puppy, we would close her in every night, but that didn't last long.
@@Testing-123 I feel like with the door open there's no reason why it would be problematic at all! 😊 Then it's just like an indoor dog house
It is crazy how few people here in the US actually walk their dogs everyday. I walk mine everyday but I'm definitely one of few
My brother walks his dog everyday
Dog crates are relatively new in the US. I was shocked the first time I saw it here. Also in NYC, people usually walk their dogs regularly. We also must pay a tax in that dogs must be licensed
Getting a dog used to a box to sleep in can be an advantage especially for dogs that scare easily. My sister is a vet and has less of a crate but a cloth box with "windows" that can be zipped shut. It works as a "safe space" in case of stressful situations. But he's usually only "locked" in there whenever he showed exceptionally bad behaviour otherwise the entrance stays open, like a childs bedroom I guess.
Dog parks exist in Germany, but they are not fenced off at all. They are part of a bigger public Park and you know it by reading the sign. Yes, "Hundewiese" is essentially a dog park but without the fence.
In Dortmund we have several official "Hundewiesen" all over the town and all are fenced in.
Feli has been releasing more content lately. I admire the hustle.
Don't get used to it 🙈
Maybe she's saving up for her wedding? 😅
@@FelifromGermany Well, then I reckon I should say this before you disappear. lol Thank you for sharing your perspectives, feelings, knowledge and everything you have. Your background gives your content weight that I respect. Wish there was a way I could have a 1 on 1 dialog with you about the vastness of your life thus far and your views on what is going on and where you see this planets future going. Thank you for your optimism. Thank you for your openness. Best of luck to you in your life!
@@FelifromGermanyWell done!! I am still sorry you had to re-brand because of some girl who's not even German.
Still you took it well and I am glad you are successful.
@@FelifromGermanyFeli said, "Don't get used to it." 🤣🤣🤣
I had a Siberian Husky. They're so much fun. They'll argue with you and they're more intelligent than people think. If I said Chacha was coming over he would get excited and go straight to the window until she was brought over. When he saw her he would come to me and let me know she was there even before she got out of the car. I guess he recognized the car. As all dogs, no matter the size, he thought he was a lap dog. He could open doors and knew how to lock the front door. All without training. He was a beautiful dog.
They don't aruge- they just have a strong own mind so you need to put even more effort into training. They're not easy to train so no beginner breed
One difference between Germany and the US regarding having dogs I got from watching UA-cam videos: In the US (and Britain) dog owners call themselves mom/dad of the dog (or cat). I have never encountered that in Germany. Here they call themselves Herrchen/Frauchen (literally little master). In a German family the children and the dog in my experience are not referred to as brothers/sisters as I have seen in english language UA-cam videos.
That is getting more common in Germany...everybody watches youtube dog videos.Dog-dad and -mom and the zoomies...words you hear more often.
Hmm 😊, I never called myself a "Mom" to one of our pets until last fall. Our youngest (rescue)-kitten was taken to early from his mother ... so he suckles for comfort (preferably on my bathrobe 😅). Since talking to my own kids about "Mama" and "Papa", he connected the dots and so I talk to him about myself and my hubby that way, too 😮😊😂❤
There are certainly people who call themselves mom/dad of their dogs (and especially cats) , but I think a lot of Germans just find it a bit weird and would criticize that a dog is not a human and shouldn't be treated as such, it would just be smiled at as a case of naive "Vermenschlichung" (humanization) of an animal which can result in not treating it properly. Like there are people who treat their dog so much as a baby that they will chauffeur it around in a stroller and people look at that and feel bad for the dog for not be allowed to walk itself. Animals have different needs.
We have one dog and two cats. In Australia, we have Pet Registration which sounds a lot like the Dog Tax but it applies to all other pets too including cats, rabbits and lizards. It's an annual fee paid to the local council or shire and they give you a tag to put on the pet's collar
In Germany the dog tax is used to fund cleaning of parks and providing of dog-poop-bags and dog-poop-trash-cans. I don't know how common it is globally, but in Germany you're required by law to pick up the poop your dog leaves behind and dispose of it in a specially designated trash can. They're ubiquitous so finding one isn't an issue, but plenty of people are too lazy to do it. If they're caught by the Ordnungsamt tho (little sibling to the police, responsible only for misdemeanors) you get fined 50€
@@insu_na Historically, the dog tax in Germany was introduced as a rich man's tax and is actually often *not* used for dog-related affairs but for random communal matters. It probably differs from region to region, but In my town of 70.000 people, for example, they didn't provide anything for dogs for the longest time, until last year when they finally started to offer free poop bags in three places. But you still have to walk several kilometers to the next trash can...
Depends on which council/shire and in which state you live in. Here in South Australia, most councils only charge to register dogs, not other pets.
Could t be that Australîa is keen on pet registration to ensure that the natural environment stays intact as you´ve learned the hard way about the damage non-local animals can cause
@@melanie7101 Yes, cats, dogs and possibly even rabbits are microchipped here as well for the same reason in case they run away.
One of the neighbour's, they have 2 Huskies. They walk each dog at least 4 times a day each (they don't walk both at the same time). And their dogs are hardly home alone, because both of the owners work from home. They are lovely dogs.
Here, in California, you do have to register/get a pet license for both dogs and cats and you have to keep their shots up to date.
We do have dog parks, one in less than 20minuts walk from my apartment. Some regular parks have no signs that say dogs must be on a leash, so owners will unleash their dog(s) and play fetch or frisbee with their dog.
Some, a lot, in my city anyway, have a pet deposit the owners have to pay for the pet to stay. Some landlords charge. A flat deposit when they move in, the old owners of this building charged $800 for a pet deposit. The current landlords charge $100 a month for pets.
I want a dog, but i can't afford pet rent (that's what i call monthly pet fees), food and emergency visits to the vet.
Even though i don't have a dog, i wish the USA, or at least California, would be more like Germany when it allows for dogs to be in public places, because i love seeing dogs out and about. Luckily there are a lot of dog owners in my neighbourhood and they walk their dogs often and in most cases, multiple times a day. It helps that, even in the winter, our weather is pretty mild, well the heat is pretty bad in the summer. But hey, we can't be completely perfect...lol.
Bonus, i was out walking yesterday, and someone was walking their mini dragon (lizard) 🦎.
US dog owner. I'm up at 4:30/5:00 AM to walk my dog. If I work from home, I walk him in the middle of the day and he gets a late afternoon walk. So 2 to 3 walks a day. I'm definitely have German blood.
My Germany trip included having a segregate dog; my GF at the time's brother's dog. We took him everywhere! Restaurants, trains , etc... Sooooooooo loved the vibe!!
Reprimanding strangers in the U.S. can lead to very bad consequences for the reprimander.
Yep, these days reprimanding a stranger in the U.S. is one way to self-delete.
Yes, never reprimand an American. 🤷♂️ Since there are more guns than people in the US, guns are not only the most popular "pet" for Americans 🤦♂️, they make constructive criticism a potentially lethal activity. 😱
I live in The US in New England and I am a HUGE fan of dog training, positive training specifically. Well mannered dogs are easier to travel with and the bond you form with them during training is fantastic. I live in a house with a yard but take my dog out for a 1to 2 hour walk every day and always on leash.. I have a long training leash for playing ball or swimming in rivers. I don’t go to dog parks as they are dangerous in my experience, with dogs getting into fights and getting seriously injured. He has dog buddies in my neighborhood that he visits and plays with. I do not crate train my dog, and don’t agree with it for the most part. Having a dog is a huge responsibility and I really like the way you describe German dog ownership. I wish more people here in the states took dog training and ownership more seriously. I am a writer and work from home so I am lucky enough to be with my dog all the time and anywhere I can take him I do. (No, he is not one of those little purse dogs, he is 50 lbs lol)
Oh and by the way, I love your channel !!
The only students I knew would probably have dogs and bring them to uni were the Forstwissenschaftlers (science of forestry). Most of them also worked on aquiring hunting licenses, bee keeper training or even learned to become a falconer. Their dogs were all wearing safety gear (neon coloured and reflective collars and harnesses) and were so well trained, they could sit in the lectures without causing a disturbance.
When I first moved to Berlin, I was very happy to know that dogs are welcome at nearly all restaurants, and it's even nicer that there are so many Hundeauslaufgebiete. Switzerland, where I'm living now, is the same
I am in the US, and I take my Chihuahua often for 3 walks a day plus some quick outings to just go pee. I wish more people would train their dogs in the US. I inherited an older dog who was never socialized. He is great at pet stores, home depot, and such, but when I am walking him around the apartment complex he is very territorial and aggressive. I can't convince him that we don't own the whole property. It is so embarrassing, and I have gotten him to be much better than when I got him, but UGH! Seriously, he is 13 years old and now completely blind with other health problems, so I am not stressing over it too much now. He really can't see the other dogs. The other issue is other people not keeping their dogs on leashes and the dogs not having a good recall. Being only 8 lbs, having huge dogs run at him is terrifying. If more people trained their dogs in the US, we would be allowed to take them to more places.
Honestly, when traveling with a dog it is a major issue, as I have had to sneak my dog into lots of places in his carrier that looks like a purse. Because I was on a 3000-mile road trip moving to the opposite side of the US. It is too hot to leave dogs or any animal in the car. Honestly, because he was in a carrier, most of the restaurants and places I took him were fine with him and just ignored that I had him. One lady asked me if I had a dog in my bag. I looked at her, put my finger over my mouth like telling a secret, and said, "Shhhh... It's too hot in the car. He is a good boy! Please let us stay." She laughed and said, "your secret is safe with me!"
We are from Cincinnati wish we could take our Lab everywhere. He gets walked several times a day and gets to swim in our pool. He isn't fixed and it cost more to feed him than us. We crated him as a puppy but stopped as soon as he could be trusted.He is also best friends with our cat
I had a friend at uni in Germany who lived in a WG, and the roommates shared a dog that they had adopted from the previous tenants. They used to say, “Der Hund wohnte hier schon” (“The dog lived here before we did”). I lost touch with them, so I don’t know who got the dog after everyone graduated.
I loved living in Germany with a dog. I took my dog on the bus and we'd go downtown and shop. He was allowed in all the stores and we'd even go into McDonald's and he'd lay under the table and we fed him fries. Here in the States there are only a few places I can take my dog, mostly pet stores and restaurants with outdoor seating. So sadly for convenience sake she usually gets left home and because of that I've started limiting my outings to only the local area and only for a couple of hours. Since she just recovered from a brain tumor I don't want to be away from her but I live in Maryland so it's frustrating that we can't go on outings unless it's to Annapolis to her radiologist. Living two hours away from Washington D.C. and not being able to go there anymore is depressing. Considering what a financial industry dogs are, you'd think it would be a more dog friendly country!
Hi Feli!
That was very interesting! 🙂
Especially that German breeds are most popular in the US and vice versa. xD
I do have to point out that the part about the dog license wasn't correct. I live in Lower Saxony and adopted a dog 4 weeks ago. Everyone who is a first time dog owner needs to do that test in order to prove that they are able to care for it and don't let it harass other people (theoretical multiple choice test you have to do before getting the dog + practical part within a year of obtaining it). While doing the practical part the tester can officially release you from the general necessity of keeping your dog on a leash in public space. But that's not the aim of the test in the first place.
Also, from April 1st to July 15th it is compulsory to keep your dog on a leash while you're in the fields, in the woods etc. so wildlife doesn't get disturbed.
I arrived in Germany back in 93' (Fürth/Nuremberg) thru the US Army, married a German 96', left the Army and stayed in Bavaria since 97'. I have owned 2 dogs here picked out at the Tierheim in Erlangen. My last dog was a CAO (Central Asian Shephered 74 cm tall at the width, 51 kgs), dog training or growing out into public with other dogs you can forget about it. I flew back to the States last summer, first time in 12 years. On my return flight flying back to Germany, at the airport in Frankfurt I was so happy to hear dogs barking inside the airport. Ich bin wieder zuhause. Schöne Grüße aus Nordbayern!
When I was in the Army, I was lucky enough to get to train with the German Paratroops in Oldenburg. While at the rifle range, I saw a German Shepherd running around and thought to myself, 'Now that's a true German Shepherd'.
I have two rescue dogs. One Rottweiler-Pit Bull mix, and, one German Shepherd-Border Collie mix. I can't imagine life without them. I like them A LOT more than I do most people.
My Grandma had dogs. She also had forty acres. So. No leash. Walks meant going out with them, talking to them.
I miss them.
I live in an apartment. I have four cats. I can't in good conscience have a dog with such little space.
I think it really depends on the neighborhood/city here in the US. Some are much more dog friendly than others. 90% of the businesses in my current neighborhood allow dogs and have water bowls/treats. Some of the restaurants/bars even have dog friendly meals on their menus. We’ve got several off-leash dog parks within a 10 minute drive. Some of the dogs parks are several acres with rivers and ponds. Doggy daycare’s are popping up all over. That’s where I took my dog for her ‘puppy kindergarten’ training course. I drop my dog off there if I’m gonna be gone for more than a few hours so she’s not home alone.
Hi Feli, great to see another one of your videos. Great content. Thanks for sharing!
I am always impressed that dogs are so well behaved here in Germany. You can walk quite happily and you don't have to worry that one's going to bark at you or growl.
Yeah! I’m an international student in Berlin this semester and that’s something I’ve noticed
Yeah! I’m an international student in Berlin this semester and that’s something I’ve noticed
My sister in Germany wanted to adopt a cat (I’m sure the RULES are similar for dogs). She was told she was too old. (Mid 60‘s I think she was at the time). The cat might outlive her. My jaw just dropped! She’s always been a great pet parent, and to deprive her of that joy was nothing short of cruel!
this is not a law, but a policy of some pounds/pet stores. Others may let you adopt a dog/cat no matter your age.
We had the same thing happen to my grandma in Germany. I think she was around 70 or so. They did let her adopt an older cat (he was 8 years old) but not a kitten.
I’m a disabled American training my own service dog with the help of professional trainers. Because my apartment has weight and breed restrictions, I had to classify my Bernese Mountain Dog as an Emotional Support Animal first. Once she masters puppy basics, I can take her out to train in public since my state laws allow service dogs in training to go wherever their handlers go.. I’ve had her permanently for a week. I’m so excited.
I’m disabled and have an ESA as well. People often ask me why I don’t just get an “actual service dog” and I tell them that the last thing I want is attention and having to deal with people who may think I’m lying because I “don’t really look disabled”. My dog never goes where he isn’t allowed even though I doubt anyone would say anything.
Best of luck to you and your pup! 💜
I live in the US and i wish more people trained there dogs but unfortunately they don't
I was at the hospital last week and in the waiting area was a lady in a wheelchair with a companion and a small dog. I believe it was a support dog. This is becoming more common.
When I was recently hospitalized I was thrilled to have visits from therapy dogs, including the cutest Retriever puppy in training ❤
I've only had cats because of where I lived, but I dearly love dogs too ❤️🐕
Just got home from a week long trip to Munich. I was very surprised about seeing dogs off leash just walking around with their owners. I was also surprised to see them inside restaurants. Once someone, apparently a worker, came in with their dog and took them in back into what I assumed was the kitchen! Another time we were eating dinner at Augustiner Terasse and someone had their dog with them. The restaurant brought the dog a bowl of water AND brought her a huge bone from the kitchen! It was awesome!
Thank you for the video. I can't wait for the next show.
Greetings from Peru I love your videos🇵🇪🇩🇪😊
Over the years, growing up during the 50s and 60's in a small town in Oregon, I've noticed changes in our attitudes about dogs and children. Both were allowed to roam free. Your dog wanted to be let out you'd open the door and and they would come back in a few minutes or hours. Kids went out or were sent out to play and you were called in for lunch or dinner. If you came in, other than to use the toilet, you'd be asked "why aren't you playing? Is something wrong?"
In suburban settings this may still hold but it's more common to see dogs and kids in organized activities, "play dates" or "doggie day care".
Well... too many people don't train their dogs or their dogs are aggressive. No need for a dog to roam in a suburban neighborhood. I learned to carry a baseball bat while walking with my kids. Even to the bus stop. The bus driver had to call animal control more than once. If this is attitude change, then so be it.
Feli has the most AMAZING smile.. seriously!
I own a house with a fenced in backyard.....when my dog wants out...he stands at the back door.....so he goes out as much as he wants to.
I love dogs and cats, as long as they belong to someone else, however great report Feli,💗 and it's great to hear from you thank you.👍👍👍
I really enjoy hearing about the little differences like these. I would definitely bring my dogs everywhere with me if they were allowed more places! They get to play in the backyard so we don't go on walks outside the house often. (I'm in the US). I don't use a kennel for my dogs but I know people that do.
The USA has a dog tax, too. The mandatory annual license for dog ownership is a tax, and have a little tag like that, too.
Feli, I saw your video on dogs in Germany and the U.S. One of your thoughts is that crates are cruel. We use crates for training and then continue to use them as dogs mature. We generally just leave the crate door open and the dogs go in the crate ALlL the time on their own. They love small spaces and feel secure in them. Look at how tight the spaces wolves a foxes go in. My dogs hide in small spaces everywhere…under my desk, in the corner and under the bed.
One thing I know is that the dogs I met in Germany were better trained than the people I meet in the US
Obligatory "am American" statement
Can confirm.
You can't train an American 😉
unnecessary put-down and makes me wonder what kind of person YOU are
😂😂
Another great video, Feli. I was surprised that there was no comparison of how conscientiously dog owners do or do not pick up their dogs’ poop. I suspect that German’s are very good about it. At least where I live in California, people are pretty good about it too. (One way to get a public rebuke from a stranger is to fail to pick up after your dog. Another way is to walk your dog off leash.) When I lived in France in the late ‘80s, it was quite the opposite. There was dog poop everywhere on the sidewalks, even in the nicest parts of town. It was so bad, you really could not afford to just casually enjoy a stroll. You really had to pay attention to where you pit your feet. I hope this aspect of French culture has changed since I was there.
That's very informative
Hello Feli, The amount of research you do for your videos is super human and I want you to know that this hard work is certainly not lost on your viewers! 👏👏👏 Having said that, your smile is definitely your "secret weapon." Keep up the beautiful work and keep smiling! 🙌🙌🙌
The last time I had a dog was in California, and “licenses” showing rabies vaccination were required for dogs. Most counties were fairly strict on loose dogs, and having to bail my dog from animal control was a concern, as he would jump any fence he could see through less than about two meters tall.
I’ve been chased and attacked by dogs three different times in my life. One of those times I was in my own backyard just letting my own dog out when five dogs broke through the neighbors fence. Loose dogs are a HUGE problem. I never again want to have to turn to self-defense to save myself from an animal that is doing what it thinks it should, but I absolutely will even though it’s the owner’s fault. The bottom line is, if people can’t use a leash, tie-down, electric fencing or WHATEVER it takes to secure their pet from harming others/their pets - they 100% shouldn’t own one.
It depends on the weather. I normally walk my dog more but in the middle of summer in Texas I have to keep him inside more. But he has free access to the yard and no crate.
As someone who works in TV and video production, just wanted to say that the lighting and depth of field in this video (new setup?) looks really good!
Hallo Feli! I'm so glad that I found your channel and I love your videos! I'm from Innsbruck but I live on my own farm in Florida now, with horses, dogs, parrots, and all kinds of other critters that I rescue.
I got my first dog, a German Shepherd Mix named Gypsy, from a Tierheim back home and she went to Uni with me every day! So, yes, as a student, I did have a dog and so did many of my fellow students. Sometimes we had 4 - 5 dogs in the lectures but they were all well-behaved because we all did the Hundeschule, too.
Gypsy also moved to the States with me and rehoming her just because of a move to another continent was not even a thought. And yes, we Austrians take dog responsibility very seriously, too! :-)
I really miss being able to take my dog to restaurants and shops here and even after living all these years in the States, I would never ever use a dog crate. I just can't, it still seems cruel to me, too.
So, thanks again for your amazing videos and have a safe Holiday!
We have 2 dogs and they get walked twice a day. Several of our neighbors walk their dogs as well. We also have a large yard for them to enjoy. We live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 😊
The phrase "Gassi gehen" (neuter noun: "Gassigehen") apparently comes from the noun "Gasse" (feminine, diminutive "Gassi", alley or alleyway) and the verb "gehen" (to walk). So the literal translation would be "to walk the little alley" meaning to walk a dog ("go walkies").
Oh I forgot.Have a wonderful 4th of
July. Looking forward to your next post.
Thanks!
Yes the obedience classes we took our dogs to required us to attend a couple of the classes to learn specific commands.
Generally speaking, the dog owner usually most attend some of not all of the obedience classes as the trainer will generally train the owner how to train the dog and they are to practice at home. This is how it worked at my dogs classes. If the dog goes away for training, the trainer will generally bring the dog back and work with the owner as well otherwise you could end up with a dog than minds for the trainer but not the owner because they don’t recognize them as a leader or because they are using different commands
Love your smile
The image of that sweet kitten, who had just gently nuzzled him in his ankle and was now having to use its front legs to scurry away with its now-broken back and crippled rear legs dragging behind it, was most likely the worst thing I ever saw. Thanks Steve, wherever you are. Hopefully hell soon.
I agree 100% with you. I've had a dog in Germany and i have a dog in the US now. The way some (of course not everyone) people treat their dogs here makes me sick. I live in upstate NY were most people have farms or large properties. So i understand that they don't go for walks because they run around on the farm or land most of the day.. but what really makes me mad is the amounts of people that leave there dogs outside 24/7 year around and we can get pretty harsh winters here. I know their is some breeds that love the cold but why get a dog if you keep him outside 24/7. We have a volunteer group here that go around and take care of dogs that are outside all day. Especially the ones with sufficient shelter.
My grandpa had a dog on his farm and she was outside most of the time protecting the sheep. But she had a huge one car garage size shelter and if the weather got to bad he would bring her inside. ❤
Also don't get me started on crates...😡🤬 don't get a dog or even worse a puppy if you don't have time to train it and take care of it. And don't come at me with it's their shelter/safe space bullcrap. All dogs i had were perfectly content and safe on their dog bed. No need to kennel them all day or night. If you are afraid they would get into stuff.. first of all put the stuff away and second.. TRAIN them!! My dog in Germany destroyed tons of shoes and my couch. I would have never kenneled him. But i trained him and bought a closed shoe rack. Problem solved. Treat your dogs right, spend time with them and they will be good dogs.
Don't judge...some dogs do like their crates without ever closing the door. Like right now, with fireworks season going on, my neighbors start around mother's day and will last until after labor day every year. My dog is a nervous wreak with each bang and tries to find a tight covered small places. A crate is perfect for her liking.
@bgrimlan I'm not talking about those who leave it open and covered for a dog to hide. Even though they can hide other places as well. My dog hid in my bed under my covers. I'm talking about those that kennel their dog all day while they are at work or out and about. There are dog owners that kennel their dogs for 10-12 hours.. that is abuse, especially to big dogs!
I think you’re painting with a very wide brush.
My dog won’t crate. She’s a rescue and will destroy the crate if I try it, potentially injuring herself. But she’s perfectly house trained and won’t destroy things if not crated so I didn’t press it.
Friends crate their dogs and both dog and owner seem happier for it.
Leaving a dog outside 24/7 if it isn’t a working dog seems harsh to me but again if food, water and shelter are provided and the dog is healthy it isn’t my business.
where I live in central Wisconsin, many buisnesses are really dog friendly and those that aren't are becoming more so, my little guy who is 16 now goes just about everywhere with me, limitations mostly being grocery stores which is understandable
Great presentation. My Ollie is a certified therapy dog and as such we can go to many places such as schools, hospitals and senior centers that are closed to other dogs. While visiting family in Germany I enjoy interacting with dogs, especially on public transport. Several years ago I hit a "milestone" birthday and chartered a private car on a tourist railroad just so Ollie could join the celebration.
I just found your channel Feli and love your content and am fond of the German people! I am Mexican American and enjoy knowing about REAL HISTORY ! I wish you much success on your channel Feli...
I wish you also talked about the law differences regarding abandonment or animal abuse. Also some rate differences between the countries as well, because I would have been curious to know if having more laws regarding owning a dog will also reduce the rate of abandonment.
Are those German regulations regarding required space and living conditions inside actually enforced? If so, how? Do government officials regularly or randomly enter your home to inspect dogs' living conditions?
I imagine it wouldn’t be that much different from animal abuse laws here in the US. Authorities aren’t constantly doing welfare checks on pets but that doesn’t mean they’re not enforcing the laws.
Normally, the authorities only intervene when someone makes a complaint about animal cruelty or constant dog barking.
When it comes to collecting the dog tax, the authorities are stricter. Someone from the authorities can ring the doorbell and ask if you have a dog.
Just got back from my first ever trip to Europe(Munich and Austria) and I was super impressed how well behaved the dogs were there. I had seen this video prior to my trip so I could be a little prepared about everything. Nevertheless, my friend and I were in awe how behaved they were even when we went to English Garden, where the space to off leash the dogs were tremendously huge..the dogs were playing with their owners and mind their own business…and on top of that, no dogs or cats without owners anywhere on the streets😮..versus, here, where stray dogs and cats are just everywhere. 😢. I was very impressed 😊❤👏🏻👏🏻
I live in Oklahoma, and have two dogs - a lab mix, and a Siberian Husky. They get their two walks a day. Maybe that isn't as much of an issue with smaller dogs, but we get between 2-3 miles a day, before and after work. I'd never used a dog crate before I got the Husky. Even though she's a loving, friendly dog, she's also a destructive escape artist. She was.already crate trained when I got her, but I didn't use it until the third time she broke a window and went on a neighborhood tour while I was at work. I got a crate, and now when we come back from the morning walk she goes right to it, knowing I'm going to work. The old lab sleeps on the couch all day like he always has.
BTW, I've enjoyed your channel from the start. Keep up the good work!
Being a lifelong dog owner, I walk my dog a minimum of three times a day, but I live in Santa Clara California which has very nice weather year round. Crates are a very important part of dog training and if done right, provides your dog with a "safe" personal space.
We used to live in California. Walking the dogs was never a problem. We‘re now living north of Seattle, with its famous rainy and often cold weather. We have one dog now. He likes to go out in any weather. We‘ve walked him in rain, cold, and snow. He‘s never demurred! He even refuses to wear rain gear and snow boots, so at times we have to be choosy how far we can walk. But yeah, a lot of people just let their dogs out to do their biz, and often unfortunately right in our yard. 😔
Actually I can remember, that big dogs always got crate training in Europe. People, who do not do that with bigger dogs are the typical problematic dog owners.
The same is true for working dogs and dogs that need much transport for shows and competitions.
Also the transport in the car is safest in crates in the back, so a lot of dogs do have some sort of crate training in Europe.
Maybe Feli saw more smaller and pure family dogs when she grew up. 💞
@@californiahiker9616I have a friend with a dog walking business in Seattle, she walks them in all kinds of weather, no problem, there’s a lot of water there, and she loves to take them along the waterways, very relaxing and beautiful.
My dog chooses to go to her crate. It is her own space and she loves it.
@@Govthos Yes. If they learn, that they are safe in it they love it. 💜
I always think it is their dog burrow and find it endearing. Putting on a blanket onto the crate helps to block out light, then they feel even more safe.
Regarding crates: if you train your dog right from an early age, he will equate the crate with his den. It's a safe space. The fact that it's not a big space isn't a problem - dens aren't big and spacious. A friend has a 70 lb German Shepherd who will of his own accord go into his crate to take naps.
I couldn't agree more! The only thing I would add is that the crate has to be near where the "den" is. When we got our first pup over 30 years ago we had the crate on a different floor than our bedroom and the guy (who grew to 100 lbs.) howled the whole time. After a few days we moved the crate into our bedroom and everything was fine after that. They are pack animals after all. Close the crate door because they won't pee or poop where the sleep and they will let you know when they have to go. (Keep in mind it won't be convenient for you when they have to go, and the crate has to be the right size for the size of the dog.) We've been using the same crate for over 30 years now with many different dogs and they all have used it as their beds. With a nice soft comforter on the crate floor of course. 🙂
Hey Feli! I am enjoying your videos. My husband and I are planning on traveling to Germany this Fall (and even hit up München for Oktoberfest!). We are traveling with our two twin infants, and thus I was wondering if you could do a video or provide some insight into traveling with children in Germany, or even German attitudes towards young children in general. In particular, how to navigate the touristy areas with a stroller, how to handle diaper changes on the go, etc. I also would love to see more videos with travel guides to other cities. We are thinking of visiting Bacharach, Rothenburg, Nuremberg, Munich, and Salzburg this trip. Thanks again, and love the channel!
oh thats so cool u watch the cats through the videos
I live in Germany with my dog and am one of the few exceptions who got her dog while studying. That was because I could take her to university with me and as a student you are still very flexible in your time allocation (depending on your studies). My experience with American dog owners is limited to TV programmes like Cesar Milan and Me or the dog. I probably have extreme prejudices, as these are probably just the tip of the iceberg, as with trainer shows in Germany, but I found it quite frightening how many people seem to a) put up with the fact that their dogs are not house-trained and b) rarely to never walk their dogs. I'd say 80-90% of the TV cases were actually over with "move your dog and keep him busy".
The story with the crates is getting bigger here, especially in the course of housetraining. I really hope that people won't be tempted to use them more and more when the dog is annoying in order to lock him up... My dogs likes her crate but I only use it without the door.
But I can understand a little bit why people don't take the training so seriously when the advantages of having a well-behaved dog are almost non-existent. In Germany, as you mentioned, you can take it with you practically everywhere, which is of course a great incentive!
That was also very important to me and today my dog comes with me to the office, we go on train journeys together, air travel and of course we use public transport, restaurants or go shopping on a daily basis. It was a lot of work and if this opportunity didn't exist here, I first wouldn't have been able to train it and second wouldn't have had any incentive to do so.
Ich kann Ceaser Milan nicht leiden. Der ist überaltet in seinem Methoden.
As an American, I could see letting my dog go in and out of a crate with the door open, but I would never lock them in. I've never had a dog that I didn't feel fine letting roam around the home when I'm not there.
I had a dog from 1952 to 1969, He was free to go outside and roam around with his dog buddies but that was when we all were freer in the USA. I was living 2 1/2 miles from Washington DC.
Just recently found your UA-cam channel. While watching the video about Ben's first impressions of Germany, he commented about kph vs mph. 100 kph = 62.5 mph. My first VW bug had a kph speedometer, so when going 100 kph I was going 62.5 mph. I am a native Kentuckian, hope he shows you around our beautiful state.
I've found the U.S. (especially in Northeast where I am) is very strict about dogs. They're hardly allowed anywhere.. even in some outdoor spaces. Even if I put my dog in an enclosed dog carriage, he is not allowed. It's ridiculous. In other parts of the country and definitely other countries, they are more lax with dogs.
It could be the issue about Rabies being endemic in North America. Dogs can be infected with it (e.g., by catching and eating wild animals or carrion). In the 1962 movie "To Kill A Mockingbird", lawyer Atticus Finch has to shoot a rabid dog. The U.S. is low risk for Rabies but it is still around...except in Hawaii which, like most of Oceania, is Rabies free (but not Papua New Guinea). Australia is the only Rabies-free continent.
I had no idea the difference was that big
In the US we sort of pay a tax, it’s called a license fee for each dog.the cities around me require you have your dog vaccinated for rabies and licensed.
I had the pleasure to live in Alaska and only had to leash my dog when visiting the 'big' city/ Fairbanks😂 In our village (Ester) all dogs ran loose and got along with everybody, but you do have to look out for moose, bear and wolf ( in Winter)! Most dogs there, are of the bigger persuasion. Mine was a Malemute, Greater Swiss mix weighing in at lbs. 120 and 29 inches to the shoulder. A stand alone house in the woods was a godsend, a little apartment would've been a nightmare!