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Increase in the number of cases of aggressive or biting dogs in Montreal
Radio-Canada
8 h 42| Update at 10:57 a.m
The number of files for dogs with aggressive or biting behavior increased by 16% in 2022, according to the latest animal management report from the City of Montreal.
In all, prevention officers handled 482 files last year, compared to 415 in 2021.
“ Contrary to what the data of the last few years led us to believe, the number of files for dogs with aggressive or biting behavior has increased. »
— A quote from Martin Savard, Director of the Service de la concertation des arrondissements
The report will be tabled Monday at the monthly council meeting.
The majority of cases were opened in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough (54 cases). The boroughs of Rivière-des-Prairies (45) and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie (42 cases) complete the trio. The following boroughs have 33 cases and less.
According to the observations of the ten agents in the field, many dogs show inappropriate behavior in certain situations due to a lack of socialization and education .
Annaëlle and Jean Renel, dog owners met at La Fontaine Park, believe that many dogs adopted during the pandemic are not used to interacting socially.
“ A lot of people took dogs (…) They never had dogs, they don't know the dog, it was like a kind of trinket. But a dog is not like a kind of trinket, we have to take care of it too. »
— A quote from Annaelle and Jean Renel
Who are the 121 potentially dangerous dogs?
In addition, the registry counted, at the end of 2022, 121 potentially dangerous dogs on Montreal territory. This register was instituted in 2018 in the wake of attacks, sometimes fatal, caused by dangerous dogs. The register was then instituted for all of Quebec.
In the Montreal registry(New window), which is public, among the 121 potentially dangerous dogs, there are approximately 25% pitbull-type dogs, 18% German shepherds and 13% Labradors.
Canine educator Gabrielle Scraire recommends that you be well informed before adopting a dog.
“ Shepherds are super popular, but they are Ferraris. You weigh a little on the gas, then it goes away. It's a big deal, buying a dog that's not for you, your way of life. »
— A quote from Gabrielle Scraire, dog trainer
In 2022, four dogs posing a high risk to public health or safety were euthanized and one dog went missing after its owner failed to comply with the euthanasia order.
When we are forced to look at the euthanasia option, it is because we have a veterinary report which tells us that there is no other option, no chance that the dog will be rehabilitated , indicates Philippe Sabourin, spokesperson from the city.
In addition to the management of dangerous dogs, the Animal Control Patrol team carried out 5,297 field interventions last year. Of that number, 62% of dog sitters were compliant, down from 84% compliant in 2021.
Patrollers issued 435 statements of offense in 2022, mainly for dogs not kept on a leash (51% of offenses) or because the owner did not have a valid license (31% of cases).
With information from Benoît Chapedelaine.
Increase in the number of cases of aggressive or biting dogs in Montreal
Radio-Canada
8 h 42| Update at 10:57 a.m
The number of files for dogs with aggressive or biting behavior increased by 16% in 2022, according to the latest animal management report from the City of Montreal.
In all, prevention officers handled 482 files last year, compared to 415 in 2021.
“ Contrary to what the data of the last few years led us to believe, the number of files for dogs with aggressive or biting behavior has increased. »
— A quote from Martin Savard, Director of the Service de la concertation des arrondissements
The report will be tabled Monday at the monthly council meeting.
The majority of cases were opened in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough (54 cases). The boroughs of Rivière-des-Prairies (45) and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie (42 cases) complete the trio. The following boroughs have 33 cases and less.
According to the observations of the ten agents in the field, many dogs show inappropriate behavior in certain situations due to a lack of socialization and education .
Annaëlle and Jean Renel, dog owners met at La Fontaine Park, believe that many dogs adopted during the pandemic are not used to interacting socially.
“ A lot of people took dogs (…) They never had dogs, they don't know the dog, it was like a kind of trinket. But a dog is not like a kind of trinket, we have to take care of it too. »
— A quote from Annaelle and Jean Renel
Who are the 121 potentially dangerous dogs?
In addition, the registry counted, at the end of 2022, 121 potentially dangerous dogs on Montreal territory. This register was instituted in 2018 in the wake of attacks, sometimes fatal, caused by dangerous dogs. The register was then instituted for all of Quebec.
In the Montreal registry(New window), which is public, among the 121 potentially dangerous dogs, there are approximately 25% pitbull-type dogs, 18% German shepherds and 13% Labradors.
Canine educator Gabrielle Scraire recommends that you be well informed before adopting a dog.
“ Shepherds are super popular, but they are Ferraris. You weigh a little on the gas, then it goes away. It's a big deal, buying a dog that's not for you, your way of life. »
— A quote from Gabrielle Scraire, dog trainer
In 2022, four dogs posing a high risk to public health or safety were euthanized and one dog went missing after its owner failed to comply with the euthanasia order.
When we are forced to look at the euthanasia option, it is because we have a veterinary report which tells us that there is no other option, no chance that the dog will be rehabilitated , indicates Philippe Sabourin, spokesperson from the city.
In addition to the management of dangerous dogs, the Animal Control Patrol team carried out 5,297 field interventions last year. Of that number, 62% of dog sitters were compliant, down from 84% compliant in 2021.
Patrollers issued 435 statements of offense in 2022, mainly for dogs not kept on a leash (51% of offenses) or because the owner did not have a valid license (31% of cases).
With information from Benoît Chapedelaine.