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The Finnish Kennel Club cancels all canine events in Finland

The Board of the Finnish Kennel Club decided on 12th March 2020 on measures aiming to stop the spreading of coronavirus, COVID-19. All dog shows, trials, and competitions as well as other events organised by the Finnish Kennel Club are cancelled until 31st May 2020. Visits made by care dogs and reading dogs are cancelled until 31st July 2020.
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/finnish-kennel-club-cancels-all-canine-events-finland

Under the Hunting Act, the period for keeping dogs on leashes begins on Friday 1 March 2024.

The Finnish Hunting Act states that dogs must be kept on a leash all across Finland starting on Friday 1 March. According to the law, dogs must be kept leashed from the beginning of March until 19 August. The leashing period applies to areas outside urban areas. Dogs must always be leashed in urban areas according to the Public Order Act.
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/under-hunting-act-period-keeping-dogs-leashes-begins-friday-1-march-2024

Dog ownership

Acquiring a dog places demands on the owner that he or she should be aware of. Among other things, the owner must look after the dog's vaccinations. You should also consider taking out a pet insurance policy for your dog.  
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/dog-ownership

New Vaccination Regulations enter into force in February

The Finnish Kennel Club’s Vaccination Regulations have been revised. The new regulations are valid as of February 1st, 2020. According to the revised regulations, the dog must have valid vaccinations against canine distemper, parvovirus, infectious canine hepatitis, and rabies in order to attend events held under the Finnish Kennel Club.
https://www.kennelliitto.fi/en/about-us/news/new-vaccination-regulations-enter-force-february