let your dog run free in the Vondelpark in Amsterdam?
There is nothing better than a walk with your four-legged friend. Amsterdammers are lucky that they can walk or cycle to the Vondelpark, but is your dog always allowed to walk off the leash there?
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Even if you feel so free in the Vondelpark, you must also adhere to the rules laid down by the municipality for dogs. Read here the rules that apply to walking dogs in the Vondelpark.
Walking with your dog in the Vondelpark
If you are going for a walk with your dog in the Vondelpark, it is useful to know the following. First, you should always clean up your dog’s poop. When checking you must have a scoop or bag with you. Second, your dog should not be allowed to roam freely everywhere. There are areas in the Vondelpark where you are not allowed to bring your dog or where you must have your dog on a leash. You can see it on the map below (legend: green roam free, red prohibited and purple on a leash).
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Dogs in areas of Staatsbosbeheer
If you would like to take your dog for a walk in the Diemerbos, you are allowed to, but you must adhere to the rules. Most importantly, keep your dog on a leash. This way your four-legged friend cannot disturb the other animals. Also keep a good eye on the signs when you enter the nature reserve. During breeding periods in the spring, different rules may apply in areas where you are not allowed to come with your dog.
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Walking routes where your dog can run off leash
Have you seen all the hiking trails of the Diemerbos? Then maybe you can this website of Staatsbosbeheer to get inspired. There you will find all routes in the areas of Staatsbosbeheer in the Netherlands where your dog can run free. on this website you will find all free-run areas in the Netherlands: put on your walking shoes and go! Oh, and don’t forget to check out our own favorite outlets in Amsterdam.
Tips from the ranger
To conclude, here are some tips from a forest ranger from Staatsbosbeheer to help your dog withstand the guidelines of the forest.
- Tip 1: make sure you are always more interesting than the forest. If you regularly play fun games during the walk, your dog will stay busy on you and he will not go on an adventure quickly.
- Tip 2: Do not immediately put your dog on a leash when you call him. Reward his good behavior with a game of treats first.
- Tip 3: Call your dog back with a hunting dog whistle. There is no emotion in a whistle.
- Tip 4: Do not feed your dog in the hours before you go for a walk. With a full stomach, your dog will not need you for the time being, which increases the chance that he will roam through the forest.