Should my dog be held on a leash and fitted with muzzle? Are there any other controls I should take?

1. You should keep your dog under proper control. According to the law, all dogs must be kept on a leash or under proper control in public places; AND
2. DON'T allow your dog to be out of your sight or cause nuisance to others.

Suggestion: If your dog has a tendency to show aggressive behaviour, in addition to the above measures, consider using a muzzle on your dog (but be careful when using a muzzle in hot weather).

1. When you enter a public place with a large dog, you must observe the duty of care and be fully focused while controlling your dog; AND
2. Large dogs shall be securely held on a leash of not more than 2 metres in length by a person at all times; OR
3. Large dogs shall be securely tied to a fixed object on a leash of not more than 1.5 metres in length in a manner that does not pose a danger to the public and animal safety, and welfare of the dog; OR
4. In country parks, large dogs may be exercised without a leash, provided they are still under effective control.
5. A dog owner and his/her dog may participate in the exemption examination. If the dog demonstrates that it is obedient and non-aggressive off leash, it can then be exempted from this leashing requirement. Please click here for details.

Suggestion: If your dog has a tendency to show aggressive behaviour, in addition to the above measures, consider using a muzzle on your dog (but be careful when using a muzzle in hot weather).

1. Pit Bull Terrier
2. Dogo Argentino
3. Fila Braziliero
4. Japanese Tosa
5. Mixed-breed dogs involving a breed of any of the above 4 types

 (Attention: Fighting dog is not allowed to import or breed in HK. Current Fighting dog must be registered in AFCD legally) 

1. When you enter a public place with your dog, you must observe the duty of care and be fully focused while controlling your dog; AND
2. The dog must be neutered by a registered veterinary surgeon and you must obtain a valid de-sexing certificate from the veterinary surgeon; AND
3. The dog must be securely muzzled and held on a leash not longer than 1.5 metres at all times in public places; AND You must identify the dog with a special collar (according to the legislation requirements) at all times.