Brantford By-law 206, s. 206.1.10 — Mitigating factor - defined “mitigating factor” means a circumstance which excuses aggressive behaviour of a dog and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include circumstances where
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Mitigating factor - defined “mitigating factor” means a circumstance which excuses aggressive behaviour of a dog and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include circumstances where:
a. the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, acting in defense to attack from a person or domestic animal; b. the dog was at the time of the aggressive behaviour, acting in defense of its young or reacting to
a person or domestic animal trespassing on the property of its owner; or c. the dog was, at the time of the aggressive behaviour, being teased or provoked or tormented.
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- 206.1.8 Leash free park - defined “leash free park” means a community off-leash area for dogs that has been approved and designated by the Council of The Corporation of the City of Brantford. By-law 162-2006, 6 November, 2006
- 206.1.9 Licence agent - defined “licence agent” means the person, society, or association which has entered into an agreement with The Corporation of the City of Brantford for the purpose of enforcing this Chapter
- 206.1.11 Muzzle - defined “muzzle” means a humane fastening or covering device of adequate strength placed over a dog’s mouth to prevent it from biting and the words “muzzled” and “muzzling” have corresponding meanings
- 206.1.12 Order – defined “Order” means a direction issued by an Animal Control Officer pursuant to this Chapter and requiring compliance with the standards prescribed by this Chapter, and “orders” shall have a corresponding meaning. By-law 148-2024, 29 October, 2024
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