I support ERO #019-3685…

I support ERO #019-3685 Proposal to allow the issuance of licences for new dog train and trial areas and the transfer of licences as written. More training and trialing areas in Ontario will give hunters and sporting dog community members better access to these areas, giving them more opportunities to create well-trained dogs in safely enclosed and regulated areas, ensuring they have the ability to identify the correct game species when it comes to time to hunt.

Furthermore, more training and trialing areas also contribute to local economies where they exist through hunter and competition participant travel and visiting expenses and provide a small business opportunity to people.

Lastly, getting outdoors to train your dog at a training and trialing area is a great way to be active and spend some quality time with your dog, something that can be very beneficial for physical and mental health. Not only is it great for the handler, but being able to give your dog the opportunity to exercise and work on their skills also makes for a happier dog with a higher quality of life.

Training and trialing areas are important to the sporting dog community and to Ontario’s hunting heritage. For these reasons and more, I support the proposal. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my comments.