Dogs in Duisburg: Dog tax, off-leash areas and rules

Dog tax in Duisburg

First dog

€132 per year

Second dog

€168 per yearApplies to each dog when two dogs are kept.

Further levels

One dog 132 euros; two dogs 168 euros each; three or more dogs 192 euros each (§ 2 Abs. 1).

Listed breed

No separate rate – the general rate appliesNo higher rate; however, no tax exemption is granted for dangerous dogs (Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier and crossbreeds) (§ 3).

Reductions and exemptions

A quarter of the rate on application for guard dogs of agricultural properties (§ 3); tax exemptions under § 3 Abs. 1 not evaluated in detail.

Registration

Within one month of the start of keeping the dog.

checked on 28 October 2026

Off-leash areas in Duisburg

The city offers designated areas where dogs may run without a leash. In enclosed parks, gardens and green spaces the leash requirement applies, except in specially designated dog exercise areas; in landscape protection areas (unless they are parks, gardens or green spaces) there is no general leash requirement.

Official overview

checked on 29 October 2026

Leash in Duisburg

Separate city rules (e.g. green space bylaws, hazard prevention or dog ordinances) not checked; the rules of the federal state apply.

Leash rules in North Rhine-Westphalia

No guarantee

As of: 29 October 2026. The official text alone is authoritative. Source and date checked per row.

Not legal advice. We summarise the rules in plain language. This is a guide and does not replace information from the competent authority.