Since feral dogs aren't a problem in Norway, basically all loose dogs belong to someone. If they have a collar or not.

We use dogs here in Norway for hunting birds, hare, deer and moose. Several times I've come upon a dog in our forest who's lost his way while hunting on nabouring property. Each and every time I've been able to track down the owner and have him/her pick up the dog. I know for sure that if someone shot my dog, and I was either there, or found out later who did it, that someone wouldn't end up with a court case. He or she would have an "unfortunate accident". My dog is just as much a part of my family as my wife and kid.

Erik D.