Going on vacation with a category 1 or 2 dog
To offer you a complete article rich in information, I interviewed Eva, president of the Gueules d'Anges association. This article is for owners of so-called “dangerous” dogs but also to all the curious. EmmèneTonChien.com works to give you all the right to go on vacation with your pet. Here, no facies crime, a dog is a dog!
In this article, you will find all the information you need to know to organize a Wow Well holiday with your r or your big-hearted hound. The movement of these dogs is subject to strict regulations in the public space and therefore somewhat limits the field of possibilities for the holidays... Let's take a closer look at what this means in concrete terms.
The Gueules d'Anges association
Let me introduce you to theAssociation Gueules d'Anges with whom I co-wrote this article. Created in 2015, the association fights against the bad image given to so-called “dangerous” dogs. This association now has its place in animal protection and its voice is heard. The association organizes many events such as themed walks, games to share with your dog, photo shoots, sports and fun days... It also gives advice, training...
His fight is to rehabilitate these breeds in people's lives and to dispel the preconceptions of "mean dogs". It's a daily fight led by a handful of volunteers who are supported by more than 15 people on Facebook, and also by celebrities, associations, brands, and increasingly by the press. The community is made up of owners of categorized dogs but not only ! There are all sorts of dogs: Labradors, Nordic dogs, Spitz, Chinese dogs, and also other dogs that are victims of the crime of dirty mouth such as the bulldogs, boxer, cane Corso ou bull terrier...
Eva, the president of the association
Eva, a professional director, has been passionate about animals since she was very young. His job allows him to combine his two passions, video and animals. She has always been attracted to so-called “dangerous” dogs and therefore of course adopted Iron as soon as she could. She was quickly confronted with the sad reality: these dogs really have a very bad image. Out of ignorance or incomprehension, people are afraid of them and condemn them in advance. It was by making a video to show how these dogs could be creams that the association was born. I advise you to look at these beautiful images: https://youtu.be/Czln1J4Mf2M. Water rescue, mediator for the elderly or sick, companion of disabled children, rescuer in rubble or simple companion of life: here are images that will remind you that they are dogs as formidable as the others that they are category 1 or category 2 dog !
So-called “dangerous” dogs – Category 1 and 2
Category dogs are dogs that have been put in “boxes” following the behavior of certain irresponsible humans. Here are the details of these 2 categories with the prohibitions and obligations relating to each for each type of dog.
Category 1: SO-CALLED attack dogs
These are not purebred dogs, but crossbreed dogs. They can be related morphologically to the following breeds: Staffordshire terrier or American Staffordshire terrier (dogs called pit bulls), Mastiff (dogs called boer bulls) and Tosa.
Prohibitions:
– Prohibition of purchase, sale, gift, import and introduction into France. The person who acquired an attack dog, before the application of the regulations on dangerous dogs in 2010, must hold a detention permit. If the dog is less than 8 months old, a provisional license is issued.
– Prohibition of access to public transport, in public places and in premises open to the public, outside the public highway.
– Prohibition to stay in the common areas of apartment buildings.
Obligations :
– Mandatory sterilization for males and females, attested by a veterinary certificate.
– Obligation to be muzzled and kept on a leash by an adult on public roads and in the common areas of apartment buildings.
– Obligation to have an identification card issued by the central canine society (SCC) or the I-CAD company
Category 2: SAID guard or defense dogs
These are dogs of the Staffordshire terrier or American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, Tosa or assimilated by their morphological characteristics to dogs of the Rottweiler breed, without being registered with the LOF.
Obligations :
Guard and defense dogs must be muzzled and kept on a leash by an adult on public roads, in public transport, in public places and, more generally, in premises open to the public, in common areas of buildings. collectives. You must also have the identification card issued by the central canine society (SCC) or the I-CAD society.
Legislative text referring to these dogs: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1839
And for the holidays, how does it go?
All dogs have the right to go on vacation with their masters! Whether they have the look of a hound or that of a little dog to his mother, no difference. For these dogs who suffer from the gaze of people, it will however be necessary to respect the legal obligations and prohibitions in public places and to behave with respect in private places, as with another type of dog!
Transport
Airplane, train, bus: only category 2 dogs are allowed there but muzzled (as for all other breeds that cannot be worn; as a reminder). Be careful, some airlines refuse them, you have to look at their conditions: if nothing is written for category dogs, nothing prevents their presence. Despite everything, the easiest way to travel with these types of dogs is obviously the car.
Hosting
For accommodation, category 1 dogs are only allowed in private accommodation such as cottages or bed and breakfasts. Category dogs are allowed everywhere on the sole condition that the host accepts their presence. On Emmenetonchien.com, our hosts have taken care to let you know if these types of dogs are welcome in their home: it will make your life easier!
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Abroad
Category 1 dogs are not allowed to travel abroad. Category 2 dogs can theoretically travel abroad but it all depends on the country and what the law says about these dogs. You will need to inquire in more detail with the country's embassy, tourist offices and the country's laws.
Activity during the holidays
In public places, category 1 dogs are prohibited, which will considerably limit your possibilities. Category 2 dogs are accepted, muzzled and kept on a leash. On the beach, at the market or on a hiking trail, be sure to respect these obligations to avoid annoyance and derogatory remarks. Your dog may be adorable, his mouth does not play in his favor so respect the rules of the game! We hope that one day the association Gueules d'Anges will manage to make everyone understand that a dog is a dog and that the coat does not make the monk! Behind each categorized dog does not hide a dragon hungry for fresh flesh as we say. And if there are exceptions, they are due to the education that the dog has received and not to its breed. And I even want to say to the “training” he received: and this word makes a hell of a difference!
Documents to have with you
When you go on vacation with your dog, you must take his health record and his identification card with you (we remind you that your dog must be vaccinated so he necessarily has an identification card). For category 1 and 2 dogs, you must have your detention permit with you. The permit includes insurance, declaration to the town hall, identification number, behavioral test and aptitude training.
Tips to make it easier to leave
Going on vacation with a category 1 or 2 dog is more complicated than going with another dog. Many people think that you can't go on vacation with your category dog: the Gueules d'Anges association wanted to prove them wrong by organizing a first trip to the sea last summer.
Ready for the holidays? A little tip: on EmmèneTonChien.com, you can filter accommodation, activities, etc. to display only those that accept your categorized doggies.
In any case, owners of categorized dogs, lovers of these breeds, simply dog lovers, I invite you to visit Facebook page of the association to discover all the molossers with a big heart and their website.
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You can also check out the guide I designed on dog training !