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Recent attacks pushed council to strengthen existing dangerous dog rules. The new motion strengthens existing rules around dangerous dogs, which include: dog owners being held responsible if their dog attacks someone — even criminally if the attack is serious enough; animals being seized and assessed by Animal Services; and depending on the nature of the attack, dangerous dog orders being assigned to the owner and the dog. Dogs under a dangerous dog order have to be licensed, be on a leash and muzzled when out of their homes. As well, owners receive additional training on how to handle the dog.

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