The defendant was charged under the Dog Owner Liability Act after her dog bit a neighbour, causing puncture wounds to his forearm.
The court found the victim's testimony credible and rejected the defendant's claim that the injuries were caused by the dog's claws rather than teeth.
The court held that the defendant failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent the attack, noting she did not alter her path or create space when approaching the victim on a confined sidewalk.
The defendant was found guilty under s. 5.1 of the Act, and the court ordered measures for the more effective control of the dog under s. 4.
