Toronto dog owners are being told to keep their canines leashed and under control at all times following an increase in attacks involving off-leash dogs.
A dog on a leash in the city's Beach neighbourhood is pictured here. The city reminded Toronto pet owners to keep their dogs leashed and under control at all times following a surge in incidents involving off-leash dogs in 2022.
This year alone, the city has issued more than 44 dangerous dog orders and 168 written warnings for bylaw violations. Currently, the city says there are 373 incidents involving dogs and dangerous acts under investigation. Jasmine Herzog-Evans, manager of the enforcement and mobile response unit at Toronto Animal Services, speaks to reporters on Wednesday about responsible pet ownership.
Herzog-Evans said it's difficult to pinpoint the exact reason for the increase in dog attacks but Toronto Animal Services believes the pandemic may have played a role. A dog enjoys the water in Lake Ontario at Kew Gardens Dog Park. One side of the off leash area borders the lake.
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