Item - 2019.DG2.1

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirmed the determination of a dangerous dog and directed that the Tribunal forward its decision and reasons to Scott Currie and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before June 26, 2019.

On June 18, 2019, the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision as follows:

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Panel was presented with a Dangerous Dog Order appeal. The Panel considered the documentation and oral arguments from the Applicant and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.

The panel determined that a dangerous act occurred and was committed by the dog in question. Further it determined the Order was issued in accordance with the by-law. The panel concluded the act was unprovoked and not in self defense. The offence was the second act on record. Even if one accepts the first act on record might have involved self-defense because a sharp object was thrown at the dog, the second act was not    self- defense and the act was severe. This in itself  justifies the Dangerous Dog Order. The victim not only had to be treated at hospital, but was told by the attending physician that he should take 3 to 7 days rest to heal.

Based on the evidence and for the reasons above, the Panel confirms the determination of a Dangerous Dog.

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued December 14, 2018, Appeal DDRT2019-05