City of Ottawa looks to inform residents about safety issues with vicious dogs [Video]

Ottawa Bylaw Services is looking at improving public education campaigns to inform the public about safety issues associated with vicious dogs, but staff say creating an online registry of dangerous dogs would require a full review of the Animal Care and Control Bylaw.

The city received 845 reports of dog bite/attacks in 2023, up from 715 in 2022, 654 in 2021 and 562 in 2020. Statistics for Ottawa’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee shows Bylaw Services issued 268 charges and 115 dog muzzle orders in 2023, up from 201 charges and 70 muzzle orders in 2022.

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Coun. Glen Gower asked city staff if the City of Ottawa could implement strategies to address serious dog bites and attacks like the City of Toronto. In March, Toronto City Council passed new measures to deal with dogs …