Dog sports club Langwied fights for existence - 1400 signatures collected!

Dog sports club Langwied fights for existence - 1400 signatures collected!

The dog sports association Munich-West in Langwied is apparently faced with an uncertain future. The planned expansion of the recycling center on Mühlangerstraße could leave the association that has existed for over 40 years without a location. The club members have already collected over 1400 signatures to fight for the preservation of their beloved training area. These signatures were submitted in the state parliament, but it remains open whether this is sufficient to avert the impending homelessness. This reports tz.de .

The Munich waste management company (AWM) plans to use the adjacent property for operational purposes. The club site, which is currently being used for training up to 150 dogs, could be eliminated. Regina Reich, the chairwoman of the association, recently reported that despite the support of the members, the uncertainty is great. There is an urgent search for a new location, whereby some proposals from the local department have been rejected as unsuitable - among other things because of a lack of infrastructure and inadequate size.

looking for a new home

The costs for the upgrading of a new site are likely to be up to 150,000 euros, so that a move is a major challenge for many members. There is a risk that some members could leave if the new location is too far away. The association currently comprises 26 shepherds and 34 other dog breeds. In addition, weekly courses for around 90 dogs take place. The contractual promise of the AWM to be able to continue using the previous site by the end of 2026 gives some air, but time is pushing.

Another dog sports club in the west of Munich had to suffer similar strokes of fate in 2017 when he had to give up his site. The loss of a usual training location can leave a large gap in the dog sports community.

dog sport in Germany

The dog sport is booming in Germany. Sports such as agility, flyball, and Dog Dancing are becoming increasingly popular. According to the vdh these are not only great opportunities to strengthen the bond between humans and dogs, but also excellent opportunities to promote fitness and obedience. This also includes the track dog test, in which dogs can optimally use their sense of nose. Many dog ​​sports have specific demands to offer the dogs to offer the dogs that also take appropriate motivation, which requires German animal protection law to ensure that the dogs accommodate adequate accommodation and movement ( tierschutz.vdh.de ).

It remains to be hoped that the Munich-West dog sports club will find a solution to continue its tradition and continue to offer the many dog ​​lovers in the region. In any case, the pressure is not less, and the next steps are crucial for the future of the association and the dog sports community in Munich.