For anyone who missed our virtual information session on the upcoming revisions to the CSL dog by-law, please watch this recording.

Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTqaGORxWW8

Subjects discussed included: fine increases, abandoned dogs, dangerous dogs, number of dogs permitted, prohibited leashes,hybrid breeds, parks prohibiting dogs, new rules for the dog park, maximum number of dogs that a person can walk and more.

An amendment to our dog by-law will not allow people to walk more than two dogs at a time unless you have a special permit.

There was some very interesting back and forth.

 A draft by-law has not yet been presented to Council for review. At present, we are looking for feedback from the public on the ideas below, as well as asking the public to share its feedback.

The following are some of the ideas we are considering for the eventual draft by-law:

• Can walk only two dogs at time. Need a dog-walking permit for walking 3 dogs or more on pubic domain.
• Can't leave dog unattended, for instance attached to a pole.
• Can't use ball or stick with dog at dog park if other dogs are present.
• Can't feed dogs at dog run if other dogs are present.
• Can't bring more than two dogs to the dog run.
• After moving to CSL, you have 30 days to get  dog permit.
• It is illegal to abandon a dog in the city.
• It is forbidden to practice any form of animal breeding, including the operation of a kennel for commercial purposes.

You can send feedback and your ideas to me at [email protected].

A big thanks to our Manager of Operations for Public Safety Jean-Marc Dubois. He is drafting the by-law amendments, which we hope to adopt by the end of 2024, and provided a very good overview of the major components.