Up to $76 fines for unmuzzled dogs in Vietnam: Who can enforce?
Vietnam News 20:21 03/08/2026Dog owners in Vietnam who take unmuzzled or unleashed dogs into public places face fines of up to VND2 million (US$76) under Government Decree No. 204/2026/ND-CP, which took effect on August 1.
Unleashed dogs raise safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City public places
Ho Chi Minh City 18:40 20/04/2026Unleashed and unmuzzled dogs roaming freely in public spaces across Ho Chi Minh City are raising growing safety and hygiene concerns, particularly in crowded areas such as Gia Dinh Park and along the Nhieu Loc Canal.
Unleashed dogs along Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal in Ho Chi Minh City spark safety concerns
Ho Chi Minh City 12:41 11/10/2025Despite not being a new issue, the presence of unleashed dogs without muzzles along Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal in Ho Chi Minh City continues to frighten pedestrians due to recurring safety and hygiene problems.