[yodsanklai]

> The rules change frequently and are badly communicated

Same in France. I really wonder who takes decisions and on what basis. Some rules are ridiculous. Right now, there's a curfew in most of the country. There are exceptions though. For instance, you need to sign a document if you want to walk your dog after 9 pm (the document attests you're indeed walking your dog). And of course, you have to wear a mask, even though the streets are empty.

[sokoloff]

Wouldn’t the actual presence of a dog be better evidence of a dog walk than a paper saying you’re walking a dog?

This sounds like a rejected Monty Python sketch. “Pardon, monsieur; why are you out after curfew?” “I’m walking my dog!” “What dog?” “I have the paperwork right here.” “Very well; bonne nuit!”

[brmgb]

It is to have people have the time they went out and the place they are staying at written (or on an app actually) so it can be checked during controls.

If it wasn't mandatory, people could stay out all night and go wherever they wanted provided they were bringing a dog with them.