Uncertainty Surrounds Wolf Attacks on Dogs in Brandenburg

Investigations into recent incidents reveal challenges in conclusively identifying wolves as the culprits, fueling debates over wolf protection laws.

The Brandenburg State Office for the Environment has investigated four reported dog attacks since 2023, with many cases lacking definitive evidence to confirm wolves as the attackers.
A recent case involves a dead Jagdterrier in Glienig, where genetic analysis could not rule out a wolf attack, though absolute certainty remains elusive.
The Landesjagdverband, using private lab tests, asserts that a wolf was responsible for the Glienig incident, contrasting with the state agency's inconclusive findings.
In 2024, a separate case confirmed a wolf attack on an unrestrained dog, while other incidents in 2023 remain unresolved due to insufficient evidence.
The debate over wolf management intensifies, with hunting groups advocating for relaxed protections and expanded hunting rights, while conservationists oppose such measures.