What happens on a mandatory dog course?

Switzerland has one of the most comprehensive laws on animal protection. All first-time dog owners – of all breeds - must take a theoretical and a practical course on dog handling. And every time they get a new dog, it must go to school. (Raffaella Rossello, swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on June 17, 2010 - 16:16

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