Item - 2019.DG2.4

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirmed the determination of a dangerous dog and directed that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Heather Lam 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 attack took place in an enclosed baseball field and  most dogs in that area at the time were off leash including Vivian and the victim dog. Vivian had to come across the field to seek out the victim dog who had just been taken off leash by his owner and who was standing beside his owner. No other dogs approached the victim dog.

The panel concluded the act was unprovoked and not in self-defense. Considering the injuries to the victim dog, the act was considered severe.

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 10, 2018, Appeal DDRT2019-08