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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting:
Date:
Council
File # P\~. f1W
Res. #
June 25, 2001
CD-40-01
VICIOUS DOG DECLARATIONS
By-law #
Report #:
Subject:
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. THAT Report CD-40-01 be received;
2. THAT, because of financial implications, the six-month Vicious Dog
Declarations issued on Mr. Trotman, Mr. Baylis and Mr. Stacey be
amended by deleting the following requirements:
. Microchipping of the dogs
. Enclosing the animals in pens or other enclosures while the dogs are
on their own properties; and
3. THAT Mr. Trotman, Mr. Baylis and Mr. Stacey be advised of Council's
decision.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
On June 11, 2001, Council considered appeals to three Vicious Dog
Declarations, namely, Trotman, Stacey and Baylis. During the delegations of Mr.
Trotman and Mr. Baylis, some questions arose as to the depth of the
investigation undertaken prior to the declarations being issued. The procedures
being followed by staff during investigations are presently being reviewed and
improved upon. Both Mr. Trotman and Mr. Baylis submitted letters attesting to
the good nature of their dogs (copies attached hereto).
Following the delegations, Council passed resolutions to put the Vicious Dog
Declarations in place for a six month period. Part of the declarations require the
dog owners to microchip their dogs and enclose the animals in a pen or other
enclosure while the dogs are on their own properties. Because of the financial
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implications of each of these requirements and given the fact that Council has
put the declarations in place for only a six month period, it is recommended that
the declaration be amended by deleting these requirements. The other
requirements of the declaration are as follows:
. Licence and register the dog with the Animal Shelter
. Notify Animal Services upon relocating the dog or transferring ownership
. Restrain the dogs while off their property with the use of a muzzle and a
leash no longer than 6 feet and under the care and control of a person
who is 16 years of age or older
It is recommended that these requirements remain in effect.
Prior to considering this report, it will be necessary for a motion to suspend the
rules of procedure to allow for reconsideration of the earlier actions to be
introduced.
Respectfully submitted,
Reviewed by,
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Chief Administrative Officer
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HAVELBERG DOG ACADEMY ~
SINCE 1968
June 11, 2001.
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is to certify that the Akitas, "Brutus & Sonya", owned by Mr. & Mrs. Trotman, have
sucessfully completed a five week COMPANION DOG program at Havelberg Dog Academy.
This rigorous obedience program, implemented and professionally developed since 1968 by
Canadian Record Holder Wolfram H. Klose, teaches the dogs to behave in an acceptable man-
ner. The owner then attains the skills and knowledge to properly manage their pets to the best of
its ability. Exercises such as "SIT", "DOWN", and "STAY" are a means of communicating with the
animal and allowing the owner to attain a dominate, or "Alpha" position in the animals natural
pack hierarchy. Dogs are driven by instinct, though bound and confined by urbanization.
Obedience is a means to control these mannerisms by encouraging desired behavior and oppos-
ing the undesirable, thus molding an ideal citizen.
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Mr. & Mrs. Trotman have taken the time, effort and cost to be assured that their companions,
"Brutus & Sonya", are well behaved pets. If there are any further questions or concerns, please
feel free to contact us anytime.
cc. Wolfram H. Klose
President
Havelberg Dog Academy
HAVELBERG DOG ACADEMY
3667 CONCESSION 6
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2735 Rundle Road
Bowmanville, ON.
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June 7,2001
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Mayor Mutton and Council,
The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington,
BowmanviUe, ON.
Re: Declaration of Vicious Dog #01-09
Dear Mayor and Members of Council,
I am here tonight to dispute the above declaration of Vicious Dog. I must first of all
state that I respect the system that this municipality has in place however, this
particular document disturbs me greatly and I would therefore like to make the
following points.
1. The document states that an investigation was carried out. There were four
children present, the oldest being fifteen years of age, who to my knowledge were
not included in the investigation process, and I have not been notified that there
were any other witnesses to the event.
2. Prior to the issue of this declaration, my wife or myself have not had any
communication with Animal Services Division with respect to my dog being
declared vicious,
3. My wife and myself who left on our bicycles just prior to this incident, noticed
that Mrs.Sprague was walking towards our property on the road accompanied by
her dog that was not on a leash.
4. My fifteen year old son and three other children who were playing in the
driveway, stated that when the dogs started to fight Mrs. Sprague tried to put the
leash on her dog and confusion followed.
5. In the four years that we have owned this dog, we have never had any complaints.
If I were convinced in my own mind of any evidence that my dog were vicious, I
would go further than the requirements of this declaration and have our dog
peIDlanently removed from our property.
However, in the interest of my son who owns the dog, I would have to convince him
that the evidence is substantial in proving that his dog is in any way vicious,
I further enclose a signed petition of close neighbours bearing witness that they have
never experienced our dog being anything but friendly to them and their pets, a letter
from the owner of the property opposite and in particular a letter from Dr,Mingram
of Clarington Animal Hospital.
I therefore respectively request that this order be rescinded or at the very least this
Council order further investigation. I would be happy to take part in any further
enquiry to resolve this issue in a manner that is acceptable to yourself, the Animal
Services Division, the community and myself.
Yours Truly,
Alan Baylis.
2735 Rundle Road
Bowmanville, ON.
LIC 3K7
June 6,2001
Mayor Mutton and Council,
The Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington,
Bowmanville, ON.
Re: Declaration of Vicious Dog #01-09
The following signatures were obtained from neighbors of the above address in
regards to the good conduct of our dog 'Dusty'. The narrles listed below have stated
and witness that they have never experienced the dog being anything but friendly
to them and their pets, or causing a nuisance in any manner.
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June 06, 2001
To whom it may concern.
I have been personally dealing with Dusty Baylis since JanuaA, 1998. She has had all her
annual exams and vaccinations. She is a pleasure to deal with at the veteritwy hospital and has
never been aggressive to me, my ~1aff or other HnimHI~ in the waiting ruom. I am unsure how
she was provoked To me, she has always been a wonderfully nice pet to deal with.
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