The proposal for new dog…

The proposal for new dog train and trial areas needs to be denied, due to the inhumane treatment of wildlife. Training dogs how to hunt wildlife in an enclosed space is not fair to the animals that are trapped and relocated to these enclosed spaces. They will be constantly in fear and chased at all different times of the day unable to live out a natural life. The dogs that are being trained are just that, being TRAINED. Therefore, they are not skilled in their abilities and the wildlife will suffer when the dogs are killing them slowly. Shooting an unsuspecting animal dead with one shot is quick and relatively painless for the creature, while I do not agree with hunting at least it is a skilled pursuit. Having the animal chased and tormented by another living animal is cruel and unnecessary. This practice must be stopped, and the only way to do that is to lower the number of enclosed training areas, not increase them. I am asking for the members deciding the fate of this proposal to think not only about the well-being of innocent wildlife, but also the well-being and safety of hunting dogs. The dogs can get hurt while pursing a coyote or fox and this may result in psychological and bodily harm of the dog. There has been evidence of hunting dogs in threes enclosed pens being impaled by sticks while chasing down their prey. All in all, this is an inhumane, cruel, and unnecessary “sport” to satisfy human wants and desires without any regard for the well-being of wildlife AND of the hunting dogs themselves. This is not nature or natural. This is not the circle of life. These dogs are not hunting for their survivals. This is purely for humane entertainment. I am sure you are aware that 4/5 Canadians are against hunting animals for SPORT. End this horrible proposal. Thank you for your consideration.