Dog attacks
In the past 2 years, some skaters have either been attacked by off-leash dogs or fallen due to menacing dog behaviour.
If you experience this type of situation, you should also sue the dog owner for the consequences that the attack has caused you, such as but not limited to lost work days to recover.
Law and regulations
A fine of up to $365 can be issued for allowing a dog to run off-leash except in a designated dogs off-leash area. The charge is $300, plus a $60 victim’s surcharge, and a $5 administration fee.
- Dogs Off-Leash
- TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 349, ANIMALS
- TORONTO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 608, PARKS
- Hamilton
- Rules and Regulations for Hamilton, Ontario Dog parks
- PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Operations & Maintenance Division
Skating locations
- Careful. A guy walking 2 large aggressive dogs off-leash on High Park
- Dog owner facing charges in connection with attack on Hamilton woman near Chedoke Radial Trail