Who let the dogs out? Call for clarity over canine leash laws

Discussions about whether and where dogs can be allowed to run freely have arisen, first of all, due to the situation in Rīga. The capital city council has developed binding regulations, from which it follows that dogs should also be walked on a leash, for example, even in the forest. These regulations were included in the agenda of the council meeting on October 14, but were not approved, because there was no quorum.

Rīga City Council representative Antra Gabre says: "Currently, w...