I strongly oppose the…

I strongly oppose the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s proposal to allow new licenses, and the transfer of existing licenses, for dog train and trial areas in Ontario.

Licensing enclosed "kill pens" is a cruel practice and any existing trial areas should be banned. Taking wildlife from their ecosystem is an irresponsible management of natural resources. Holding rabbits, coyotes, or foxes captive until they are used as live bait is horrific. There are other ways to manage wildlife populations if that is the reason for hunting, otherwise it is a blood sport and practiced solely for the entertainment of those involved.

Lets not step backward as a society. Let's stop this barbaric practice, not issue any new licenses for dog train and trial facilities, and close the existing 24 facilities in the province of Ontario.

Training dogs to hunt wild animals in enclosed spaces is an inhumane sport, and has no place in the province of Ontario.

Thank you for taking the time read my comments.