Toronto Cracking Down on Dangerous Dog Owners With Stricter Set of Rules

Published on April 26, 2024

Owners of dogs deemed dangerous by the City of Toronto are now subject to a stricter set of rules following an increase in the number of vicious dog attacks since 2022. Dog owners who have received dangerous dog orders can expect a visit from city staff beginning this week to make them aware of the new rules they must now follow, the city has announced. The move stems from a new set of guidelines approved by the city council in March. Currently, 373 dangerous dog orders are in place across the city and visits will occur over the next month, the city said in a press release....