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Attention dog owners: seminar on legal liability issues in Oldenburg!
Seminar for dog owners in Oldenburg on June 18th: Experts provide information about liability and accidents. Participation fee 21 euros.
Attention dog owners: seminar on legal liability issues in Oldenburg!
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a seminar for dog owners will take place in Oldenburg that will address legal issues and liability in accidents involving dogs. The venue is the “Fuchsbau” of the Oldenburg animal shelter, where Judge Jochen Schettler from the Higher Regional Court is expected to speak. The event starts at 7 p.m. and ends around 9:30 p.m. Those interested do not need to have any prior knowledge – a simple interest in the rights of a dog owner is enough. A fee of 21 euros is required to participate, the proceeds of which will benefit the animal shelter. Since places are limited, early booking is recommended so as not to miss out on this special offer NWZonline reported.
The seminar primarily deals with the dangers and legal obligations that dog owners must take into account. Owners are liable for damage caused by their dogs - a regulation that can be found in Section 833 Sentence 1 of the Civil Code. This means that dog owners can be held responsible even if they cannot be proven to be at fault. It becomes particularly dangerous when dogs run around off a leash, as breaches of duty can quickly occur. An example, this Animal rights lawyer cited is a case in which an off-leash dog caused another owner to fall. In this case, the injured party's lawsuit was upheld by the Coburg Regional Court.
Legal basis and liability
The numerous judgments on dog liability also show how important it is to think about insurance in good time. Even if dog liability insurance is not required by law, it is still advisable to take out one, especially if you own an aggressive dog or a listed dog.
A recent ruling by the Hamm Higher Regional Court shows, as an example, how quickly a dog owner can be held liable. If an off-leash dog collides with a cyclist, the dog owner is liable. But if the cyclist fell without being forced to take evasive action, no liability can be claimed, as stated in another ruling by the Munich Higher Regional Court. This makes it clear that the dog owner must take his duty of supervision seriously in order to avoid injuries to third parties RA Kotz explained.
There are also other exciting aspects with regard to the obligation to supervise. Aggressive dogs require strict due diligence and owners are liable for any damage caused by their animal, even if the other dog was not on a leash. In a serious case dealt with in litigation, the plaintiff was walking when she was injured by an off-leash dog. She was partly accused of contributory negligence because she restricted the view of the other dog, which illustrates how complex the legal framework can be.
It has become clear step by step that the responsibility of a dog owner is far-reaching, and taking part in the seminar can provide a lot of valuable information to avoid legal pitfalls and keep your own liability under control. Regardless of whether you have a small dachshund or a large German Shepherd, the legal situation remains the same for everyone and can be crucial in an emergency.