He believes that uncoupled dogs in the worst case can cause serious incidents.

Uppsala resident Anders Lindkvist, who is the master of the dwarf poodle Herman, thinks that the proposal is generally good.

- Then it's very much about which dog it is and it's about who is master and mistress, he says.

May be fined

In the past, the rule has been that dogs must be kept on a leash or otherwise kept under such supervision that it does not harm anyone.

Now they want to ban uncoupled dogs completely in public places.

According to Pelling, the punishment for those who break the rules in practice can be a fine, even if he does not think it will be relevant in the first place.

- I suspect that the police may prioritize other tasks.

But if the need arises, the police have that opportunity.

In the clip, you hear more about what dog owners in Uppsala think about the new proposal.