Research
Fatal dog attacks – Canada -1962-2020
National Canine Research Council – Summary Reports of Dog Bite Related Fatalities (US) – 2009-2017
Quebec Coroner’s Investigation Report on the death of Christiane Vadnais – 2016
Dog Bites : Problems and Solutions NCRC (Revised July 2014)
American Bar Association – Resolution on Repealing BSL, 2012
The Problem of Dog-Related Incidents and Encounters (US Department of Justice, August 2011)
Fatal dog attacks in Canada, 1990-2007 – The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 2008
Panic Policy Making: Canine breed bans in Canada and the U.S. (2007)
World Veterinary Association Policy on Dangerous Dogs – 2002
Will Breed Specific Legislation reduce dog bites? – The Canadian Veterinary Journal, August 1996
Resources
List of Ontario Anti-BSL Supporters
BSL Repeals (US&CAN) between 2016-present
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association – Letter of Support, March 15, 2019
ASPCA Position Statement on Breed-Specific Legislation
Animal Farm Foundation e-Books
Safety & Awareness around your dog – Educational Project for school age children (2014)
School Presentation Awareness for children covering some points in how to teach children to be safe around dogs, while helping them to empathize and understand how a dog is feeling. Recommended for children aged 4 to 14 years of age.
Dogs Are Family Too – Sheldon & Friends – Tips from the Booklet
Fiscal Bite & Breed Discrimination – Utilizing Scientific Advances & Economic Tools in Lobbying
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association – Letter of Support, May 28, 2012
Dog breed genetic tests put to the test – July 2012, VIN News Service
BILL 132 – Public Hearing Summary
Statement from Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers – June 29, 2005
Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Courtney Trempe, April 1998
Miscellaneous
Public Safety Debate Surrounding Breed Specific Legislation (BSL)
Support Hershey’s Bill Brochure 2020
Can you pick out the “pit bull”?
Province of Ontario – Breed Specific and All Breed Rescue Contacts 2019