Item - 2019.DG6.2

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1.  Confirmed the determination of a dangerous dog, that the conditions of the order remain in effect, and that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Frances Solomon and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before October 2, 2019.

On September 19, 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 Frances Solomon as well as from  the dog's trainer identified as Ashley, the victim Elizandro Baides Osorio and the City. The animal Care and Control Officer, Jodi Savage, was not present.

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 as the dog jumped up and bit the victim while he was walking on the sidewalk. The offence was the second act on record.

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

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued May 18, 2019, Appeal DDRT-2019-14