Leash rules: Styria
Where do dogs have to be on a leash? This is what the official source says for Styria, with the date checked.
sourcedchecked on 28 October 2026
Summary
Leash or muzzle, at certain places
The rule
In publicly accessible places such as streets, squares, restaurants and shops, dogs must wear a muzzle or be led on a leash in such a way that they are under control at all times (§ 3b Abs. 3). In public parks a leash requirement always applies, except on marked and fenced dog meadows (§ 3b Abs. 4).
More details from the source
- Exceptions
- Dogs for special purposes where a leash or muzzle would prevent their use, in particular hunting, therapy and herding dogs, assistance dogs, service dogs of the police and military, and rescue dogs (§ 3b Abs. 6).
Source
checked on 28 October 2026
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No guarantee
As of: 28 October 2026. The official text alone is authoritative. Source and date checked per row.
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