The defendant, Theda Cook, was charged with two offences under the Dog Owners' Liability Act: failing to exercise reasonable precautions to prevent her dog from biting a person, and failing to exercise reasonable precautions to prevent her dog from attacking a person.
The incident occurred on October 15, 2012, when the defendant's dog attacked a neighbour who came to the door to request that a vehicle be moved from the shared driveway.
The victim sustained multiple bite marks and bruising through her winter clothing.
The court found the defendant guilty on both counts and ordered the dog to be euthanized, based on the dog's history of aggression, prior biting incidents, and the defendant's failure to implement adequate preventative measures despite knowledge of the dog's dangerous temperament.
