Below is a guideline of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ “mandatory regulation on wearing muzzles for control targeted pets(40cm)” and “mandatory regulation on wearing leash of below 2m”, which was part of the safety controls for pet dogs announced on January 18, 2018 for the pet owners and public citizens’ reference.
 

Contents	Effective Period	Note
Mandatory Regulation on Wearing Muzzles for Control Targeted Pets	To be effective in 2021
Mandatory Regulation on Wearing a Leash of below 2m	To be effective in 2019

What is control targeted dog, 
 Among the dogs attacked people or are taller than 40cm which have failed to pass the aggressiveness assessment
   Detailed operation for assessment evaluation will be prepared and initiated by MAFRA.
    ※ The effective period is subject to change upon administrative matters.
 
☞ Please contact the city government, municipal or district office for inquires.
   ❍ City Government Office : Agricultural & Livestock Distribution Division Animal Management Team
   ❍ Municipal & District Office : Regional Economy Team or Agricultural & Livestock Animal Protection Related Office
      ※ Refer to the homepage organization chart for contact numbers of municipal & district offices