All about dog

In the brochure on how to deal with dogs, the province of Tyrol has summarized the most important information for dog owners. Below you will find further relevant information on dog ownership, especially in Innsbruck:

What do I need to do when a dog moves in with me?

• Before an animal moves in with you, you should clarify these basic questions.
• Certificate of competence: Before you get a dog for the first time, you must complete a theoretical training course, the so-called certificate of competence. Animal welfare qualified dog trainers or veterinarians offer these special courses through the Chamber of Commerce. You must send proof that you have completed the course to City Department General security and events when you register your dog.
• Dog liability insurance: You have one week to provide proof of dog liability insurance. You must send this proof to the Lade Text City Department General security and events .
• Registration for dog tax: You must register your dog for dog tax at the municipal tax office within two weeks.
• Chip and registration obligation: You must have your dog chipped and registered by a vet within one month. If your dog is chipped, you can also register it yourself via
  • the veterinarian
  • the authorities (official veterinarian)
  • animaldata.com
  • the ID Austria

Where and how can I register the dog tax?

You must register your dog in Innsbruck if you intend to keep it for longer than two months. You then have two weeks to register your dog using the online form, by post or in person at theService Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Dog tax ). Please have the necessary documents and data ready. The dog tax for 2025 is 130.80 euros (regular) or 45.00 euros (reduced).

By the way: There are no more dog tax stamps in Innsbruck.

What documents and data do I need to register my dog?

You have two weeks to register your dog. For this you need:

• As a first-time dog owner (new dog owner) in Innsbruck: certificate of competence, which must be sent to the City Department General security and events must be sent.
• Liability insurance. The proof of insurance must be sent to the City Department General security and events .. must be sent.
• Call name of the dog
• Dog breed
• Color
• Sex of the dog
• Chip number of the dog
• Date of birth of the dog
• Date of adoption
• Date, since when the dog is in Innsbruck
• Data of the previous owner: surname, first name, address

Where is it compulsory to wear a leash in Innsbruck?

Leash obligation for the whole of Tyrol (Provincial Police Act § 6a) incl. Innsbruck:

• In public places within the populated area, you must keep your dog on a lead or muzzled throughout Tyrol.
• In public places where there are usually many people, you must keep your dog on a lead and muzzled.
• Muzzles and leads are always compulsory in
  • public transportation
  • Childcare facilities and schools
  • Playgrounds
  • Shopping centers
• The muzzle must comply with animal welfare regulations and must not be able to be removed.

Additional leash requirement in Innsbruck acc. Ordinance on the obligation to wear a leash:

• on designated paths in the area of Nordkette
• on designated paths in the Vill/Igls area
• from 1 March up to and including 15 October for agricultural crops outside built-up areas (leash max. two meters)
• from 1 March up to and including 15 November in the area of unharvested fields (max. two-metre line)

Please also note the provisions of the Tyrolean Field Protection Act.

Responsible for the topic of leash restrictions is the City Department General security and events

Where can my dog run free in Innsbruck?

• On the designated dog runs or dog exercise zones of the city of Innsbruck. The use of Egerdach and Pechepark is allowed on Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 to 22:00 and on weekdays from 7:00 to 22:00.
  • Egerdach (Reichenau): Corner of Egerdachstraße and Gumppstraße, by the allotment gardens
  • Karwendelbrücke (Höttinger Au): Arthur-Haidl-Promenade, right next to the Karwendelbrücke bridge
  • Pechepark (Wilten): Corner of Südbahnstraße/Schidlachstraße
  • Powder Tower (Höttinger Au): Hans-Flöckinger-Promenade
  • Roßaupromenade East: Archenweg, 200 m east of the Baggersee entrance
  • Roßaupromenade West: at the level of Roßaugasse 7-11
  • Kranebitten: Kranebitterbodenweg behind camping site
• In the period between October and March in harvested fields outside the populated area.

Responsible for the topic of leash restrictions is the City Department General security and events

What other rules apply to my dog?

• You must keep your dog away from playground equipment, lawns, green areas, plantings, sandpits and fountains in playgrounds.
• You must dispose of dog excrement in waste garbage cans. There are numerous dispensers with free dog waste bags/Sac-O-Mat throughout the city.
• In dog meadows (dog exercise zones) your dog can run around without a lead and muzzle. Use is permitted on Sundays and public holidays from 9.00 am to 10.00 pm and on working days from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm. Dog excrement must also be removed here.
• You must not endanger the health of people or animals.
• Your dog must not cause any unreasonable nuisance.
• Dogs are not permitted in the Roßau recreational area (quarry pond) and in the IKB swimming pools.
• Dogs are not permitted in cemeteries - with the exception of guide dogs for the blind.
• Your dog must be kept on a lead and wear a muzzle on public transport.

My dog has run away or died - what to do?

Here you can find more info if your pet has run away or died.

Where and how can I deregister my dog?

You can deregister your dog using the online form. Please have the necessary documents and data ready.

Which documents and data do I need to deregister my dog?

For the deregistration of your dog in Innsbruck you need the following documents:

• Information about yourself (family name, address, etc.)
• Your bank details (IBAN)
• Call name of the dog
• Date of deregistration
• Depending on the reason for deregistration:
  • deceased / euthanized: date of death & proof
  • Transfer to new dog owner: name of new dog owner, address and phone no.
• Change of residence: the new address

Responsible for the deregistration is the Service Unit Municipal levies - advance payment - Dog tax

What happens if my dog injures someone?

• Take the injured person or animal to the doctor.
• If you are injured, inform the police.
• Have your dog tested for rabies by your veterinarian immediately after the bite and ten days later and bring the test certificate to the police.
• Report the incident to the City Department General security and events
• Notify your insurance company.

Any dog that has injured or endangered people or animals must go to the official veterinarian. There, it will be assessed whether the dog is conspicuous. If the dog is found to be conspicuous, it must wear a leash and/or muzzle outside of living quarters or fenced property.

Who do I contact if I have questions about dogs?