Germany Animal Law in 2025
An archive review of the 2025 welfare reform debate and the importance of checking whether proposed measures became binding law.
Riding Instructor
A historical riding-lesson case examining the instructor’s role in assessing and managing risks.
Barking at the garden fence
A case discussion about a dog at a garden fence and a passer-by’s resulting injury.
Liability issues in the event of a riding accident
A historical riding-accident decision and the liability questions that can arise when another person rides a horse.
Scared passersby
A case concerning frightened passers-by and damage allegedly caused by freely running dogs.
“Dogs must be on leash”
Historical decisions involving leash requirements, animal incidents and responsibility for treatment costs.
Male dog holder does not have to be liable for mating
A historical dispute following unplanned mating and a claim for compensation.