As a tax payer and a dog…

As a tax payer and a dog owner I am horrified by the proposal to allow pet dogs to hunt and maim penned wildlife for sport and leisure. It is cruelty, and permitting and extending these areas panders to a very small minority. The fact this issue has not been covered broadly by the media and CBC, and that it is couched in language such as “train and trials” means that full transparency and consultation has not occurred. These areas also endanger wildlife and small owned pets outside of these areas because the dogs would have permitted to learn this tracking and killing behaviour is permitted.