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.
It is inhumane to trap and then use live rabbits, coyotes, and foxes as bait to train dogs.
Any type of animal fighting ring is considered illegal - how is this any different? An animal is fighting for its life whether it be the trapped bait or potentially the dog who is supposed to be “trained”.
In addition, the Ontario provincial animal welfare services act outlines the following:
The Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act covers offences, including: causing or permitting distress to an animal. causing harm or attempting to cause harm to a law enforcement or service animal. promoting, arranging or receiving a financial benefit from animal fighting events.
These facilities absolutely would allow the causing or permitting distress to animals (a trapped animal fighting for its life and the trauma of being trapped therefore causing distress), and are promoting, arranging and receiving financial benefit from an animal fighting event. They are and would be breaking the law if allowed to do this.