New report wants changes to classifying dangerous dogs; proposes allowing urban chicken flocks

Proposed changes to pet bylaw ruffles feathers Proposed changes to a City of Winnipeg bylaw could make some feathered, furry or scaled pets illegal to own. CTV's Danton Unger reports.

The City of Winnipeg is looking at changing how it deals with dangerous dogs.

A new report proposes changes to the Responsible Pet Ownership by-law.

The report suggests the city would do away with a ban on certain breeds and instead it would focus on the animal's behaviour.

Dogs deemed dangerous would be banned from dog daycares and off-leash areas and if the owner doesn't comply with all rules, the dog could be taken away or euthanized.

The owner could also face fines up to $500.

A new category would also be created to give people a chance to prove they're responsible dog owners.

The "At Risk" category would be used before a dog is designated as dangerous.

Also included in the report is a push for urban chicken keeping.

It wants council to approve a two-year pilot project which would start next spring.

People would be allowed to have a small flock of hens as part of a food sustainability initiative.

This is a practice that is already allowed in several Canadian cities.

At the end of the pilot project, by-law changes could be recommended.

The report is set to go before a city committee next week.