Item - 2026.DG35.1

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on July 22, 2026 and was confirmed without amendment.

DG35.1 - Chris Mitchell Appeal DDRT2026-06

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Confirmed

Wards:: All

Panel Decision

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirmed the determination of a dangerous dog, and directed that the conditions of the Order remain in effect, and that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Chris Mitchell and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before Thursday August 6, 2026.

Summary

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued March 30, 2026, Appeal DDRT2026-06.

Background Information

(April 6, 2026) Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order by Chris Mitchell
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-286751.pdf
(March 30, 2026) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-287817.pdf
(August 5, 2026) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2026-06

Communications

(July 2, 2026) Tribunal disclosure from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main.DG35.1.1)
(July 2, 2026) Tribunal disclosure from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main.DG35.1.2)
(July 3, 2026) Tribunal disclosure from Chris Mitchell (DG.Main.DG35.1.3)
(July 9, 2026) Tribunal disclosure from Chris Mitchell (DG.Main.DG35.1.4)
(July 9, 2026) Tribunal disclosure from Chris Mitchell (DG.Main.DG35.1.5)
(July 9, 2026) E-mail from Chris Mitchell (DG.Main.DG35.1.6)
(July 9, 2026) Tribunal disclosure from Chris Mitchell (DG.Main.DG35.1.7)
(July 12, 2026) E-mail from Chris Mitchell (DG.Main.DG35.1.8)
(July 13, 2026) E-mail from Jasmine Herzog-Evans (DG.Main.DG35.1.9)
(July 13, 2026) E-mail from Chris Mitchell (DG.Main.DG35.1.10)

Speakers

Jasmine Herzog-Evans, Manager Animal Services Emru � Infrastructure & Development Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards
Chris Mitchell, Owner
Lydia Wu, Witness for The City of Toronto
Robin Bian, Interested Party
Ross McIntyre, Animal Control Officer 1, Municipal Licensing and Standards

Motions

1 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Mr. Ron Balinsky (Carried)

At 12:12 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.

2 - Motion to Reconvene in Public Session moved by Ms. Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

At 12:35 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.

3 - Motion to Confirm Order moved by Mr. Ron Balinsky (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirm the determination of a dangerous dog, and direct that the conditions of the Order remain in effect, and that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Chris Mitchell and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before Thursday August 6, 2026.