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88541

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I am a long term resident of Ontario, now living near Bloomfield. I strongly oppose this proposal. It is cruel and unnecessary. I am amazed that the Ontario government would even consider passing this into law. Read more

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88542

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Strongly object to this proposal that allows the inhumane practice of penned hunting where dogs are allowed and encouraged to kill defenceless animals. Also question the treatment of these dogs. Are they abused/chained with minimal feed to promote aggression? Read more

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88543

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I believe that the concept and practice of Train and trial areas constitutes the inhumane treatment of animals - whereby on private land certain wildlife (cottontail, snowshoe hare, red fox or coyote) are kept captive - with no chance to escape - for the purposes of teaching dogs hunting skills. Read more

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88545

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As a lifelong citizen of Ontario, I am appalled by this latest proposal. I strongly object to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s proposal to allow new licenses and the transfer of licenses for train and trial areas in Ontario. Read more

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88546

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I am 72 years old and a resident of Ontario for my entire life. I have never heard of this practice. Just what is the necessity to "train" dogs to rip apart helpless, caged-in prey? How does this have anything to do with hunting? Read more

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88548

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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. Penned dog hunting facilities are cruel and inhumane, to the wild animals used to train dogs to hunt. Read more

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88549

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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. Penned dog hunting facilities are cruel to the wild animals used to train dogs to hunt. Read more

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88550

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I am writing to express my horror at the proposal to allow the re-establishment of penned dog hunting/training facilities. This practice is beyond abhorrent and serves no necessary practical use in today's world. Read more

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88552

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There are many other ways to train dogs! Especially in an era with heightened technological advances. Wildlife or pets, animals are animals that experience pain, and fear. This is an unacceptable proposal, and speaks to the insensitivities of the Ford rule.

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88553

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This is madness!! If people are allowed to trap animals for the purpose of dogs tearing them apart, it should NEVER be allowed to happen. Barbaric, cruel, inhumane. Do NOT let this happen.

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Wildlife should never be taken from their natural environments and held captive by hunters. It’s especially cruel to use rabbits, coyotes, and foxes as pawns for hunters to train dogs and hold competitions.

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LONG overdue changes and improvements to dog training and trial regulations! For decades the decline in licenced field dog training facilities has left responsible sporting dog owners in a desperate situation. Hopefully, with improved regulations, we might see this situation begin to rebound. Read more

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I can't think of a single scientific reason why the pursuit of dog trials and compounds would not be allowed to be transferred, new licences issued in a highly regulated province such as Ontario. Hunting dogs need special places to train just as much as city dogs need dog parks.

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88560

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I want to register my opposition to the proposed changes. I live in rural southern Ontario. Coyotes, foxes and other small animals are common and not a problem. What's more, this practice of penning and training dogs to hunt and kill these animals is barbaric. Read more