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Got on the dog

Keeping dogs on a chain: the deceptive gap between federal law and cantonal practice

The tethering of dogs is a legal minefield. While federal law theoretically permits tethering under strict conditions, some cantonal veterinary authorities are cracking down and effectively banning permanent tethering. In this article, you will find out why the “5-hour rule” and technical measures often do not protect you from criminal proceedings and why you should opt for alternatives in the canton of Zurich.

26. January 2026

Anonyme Meldung Veterinäramt Identität

Got on the dog

Anonymous report to the veterinary office: Can I find out the identity of the person making the report?

When the veterinary office contacts pet owners, there is often a great deal of uncertainty. Many of those affected want to know who made the report – especially in the event of conflicts in the neighborhood or if the suspicion appears unfounded. The legal situation in Switzerland is complex and is largely determined by cantonal law and the protection of whistleblowers.

8. January 2026

Familiennachzug Schweiz EU Bürger

Put down roots

Family reunification in Switzerland: New rights under the updated Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons

Family reunification Switzerland EU citizens: What new rights the EU Directive 2004/38/EC brings

14. October 2025

Verfügung Veterinäramt Hund

Got on the dog

Dog courses for owners – Legal courses for veterinary offices

Incorrect ruling from the veterinary office: When authorities lack legal knowledge

10. October 2025

ehlerhafte IV-Gutachten: Bald neue Chance durch Revisionsgrund?

Social security law

Faulty IV reports: New chance soon through grounds for appeal?

The political issue of faulty IV reports: New opportunities for those affected soon? What the planned reason for revision of IV reports really means.

2. October 2025

Polizeiliche Vorladung: Was tun? Ein Leitfaden vom Anwalt

Behind lock and key

What to do if summoned by the police or public prosecutor’s office?

Received a police summons or criminal complaint? What to do now.

25. September 2025

IV-Rente abgelehnt

Social security law

IV pension rejected? How to defend yourself successfully

IV pension rejected: a fight for justice?

17. September 2025

Betrunken Velo fahren: Promille, Busse & Führerausweis (Schweiz)

Law has right of way

Drunk cycling

If you are drunk on your bike, you not only risk a fine and a ban on cycling, but also the loss of your driver’s license.

3. September 2025

Social security law

Who supervises the IV assessors?

Supervision of IV expert witnesses: Who actually supervises the work of IV assessors? – When structural weaknesses decide on pensions Expert opinions play a central

15. July 2025

Family reunification rejected - what now?

Put down roots

Family reunification rejected – what now?

Family reunification rejected – what now? Family reunification is of vital importance for many people in Switzerland – for foreign nationals as well as Swiss

8. July 2025

the right to remain silent in Switzerland

Behind lock and key

What you need to know about the right to remain silent in Switzerland

What to do in the event of a criminal accusation – Criminal law FAQ on the right to remain silent in Switzerland 1. The right

1. July 2025

Rechtliche Risiken für Hundehalter im Alltag

Got on the dog

Legal risks for dog owners

“My dog doesn’t do anything” – But what if it does? Legal risks for dog owners in everyday life

25. June 2025

Failing to maintain a safe distance while driving

Law has right of way

Failing to maintain a safe distance while driving

Failing to maintain a safe distance while driving – and suddenly your driver’s license is gone! Why failing to maintain a safe distance in traffic

17. June 2025

Why ChatGPT does not replace a lawyer

News - Interesting facts about the law

Why ChatGPT does not replace a lawyer

Why ChatGPT does not – and should not – replace a lawyer ChatGPT sounds clever – but is not a lawyer Many people believe that

10. June 2025

Dog training in Zurich

Got on the dog

Dog training in Zurich: compulsory for new owners

Dog training in Zurich: compulsory for all new owners from 2025 – regardless of the dog breed As already announced in our article at the

3. June 2025

Anonymous report to the veterinary office

Got on the dog

Anonymous report to the veterinary office

Anonymous report to the veterinary office: What pet owners need to know! Time and again, an anonymous report is made to the veterinary office. The

27. May 2025

Kanton St. Gallen: Mobilfunkantenne im Wohnquartier - Gemeinde ohne Verantwortung?

News - Interesting facts about the law

Mobile phone antenna in residential area

Canton of St. Gallen: Mobile phone antenna in residential area – municipality without responsibility? Why there is often no alternative to the choice of location

20. May 2025

Blick Interview zum Fall Berikon

Behind lock and key

Blick interview: Lawyer for juvenile criminal law

As a lawyer specializing in juvenile criminal law, Fabian Füllemann was interviewed by Blick about the Berikon AG case. Link to the interview with Blick

15. May 2025

Swiss Citizenship: Naturalization Despite Traffic Offence

Put down roots

Naturalization despite traffic offence

Naturalization despite a traffic offence? Why conditional fines almost always mean a compulsory break. Anyone who wants to be naturalized in Switzerland must prove that

13. May 2025

Social security law

Rejecting IV integration measures

Rejecting an IV reintegration measure: What if you are not fit for work? Download article as PDF Matthias Fricker Attorney at law and partner at

20. April 2025