Dogs
Dogs are welcome in Wassenaar.
There are a variety of dog walking routes. There are also places where you can let you dog roam free. However, sometimes dogs can be a nuisance. Dog poop is public irritation number one. It is also possible that people are not thrilled if your dog is not on a leash. Therefore the municipality has come up with rules and regulations for everyone – dog owners and others – to limit the inconvenience as much as possible.
These rules are strictly enforced:
- Dogs must always be kept on a leash except in marked “dog run” areas
- Dogs are only allowed to run free in free-run areas
- You must clean up after your dog everywhere in the Wassenaar, including the “dog run” areas
- Dog owners must carry a “pooper-scooper” with them at all times. You must be able to show that you have paper or plastic baggies or a small scoop with you
- Princess garden at “De Paauw” estate
- Persijnhof cemetery
- On the beach (apart from the specifically appointed run free zone) during the summer season from May 15 to September 15, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m
- No dogs are allowed in children’s playgrounds or near signs (verboden voor honden), recreation meadows, sandbox and barbecue areas
- The above rules do not apply to seeing-eye dogs. Owners of seeing-eye dogs are not obliged to clean up after their dog
Fines:
Supervisors of the public area can fine you for letting your dog off the leash where it is not allowed. These fines can be levied in the following situations:
- Presence in a location where is its prohibited
- Not cleaning up after your dog
- Off the leash where it is not permitted
- No collar
Complaints
If you wish to complain about dog disturbance contact the (070)-51 22 370 (supervisor of public areas).