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January 23, 2026

What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Insurance

Navigating Dog Bite Insurance in Ontario: A Guide to Insurance Providers

As a responsible pet owner in Ontario, understanding the importance of dog bite insurance is essential to protect yourself and your furry companions from potential risks and liabilities. While dog bite incidents may be rare, [...]
What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Insurance

Canine Companions and Covered Consequences: Understanding Dog Bite Insurance in Ontario

Our furry friends bring immense happiness, but even the most well-behaved dog can have an unexpected moment of aggression. In Ontario, the Dog Owners’ Liability Act (DOLA) makes dog owners strictly liable for any injuries [...]
What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Insurance

Canine Companions and Covered Consequences: Protecting Your Dog Business in Ontario

Running a dog sitting or doggy daycare business brings immense joy and responsibility. While you provide care and love for furry clients, unexpected incidents like dog bites can occur. In Ontario, the Dog Owners’ Liability [...]
What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Insurance

Considering Separate Insurance Coverage for Family Pets: A Guide to Dog Bite Insurance in Ontario

As a pet owner in Ontario, ensuring the safety and well-being of your furry family members is a top priority. With the potential risks associated with dog ownership, including the possibility of a dog bite [...]
What You Need to Know About Dog Bite Insurance

Does Home or Tenant Insurance Cover Dog Attacks in Ontario? Understanding Your Coverage

As a responsible pet owner in Ontario, it’s essential to be aware of the potential risks associated with dog ownership, including the possibility of a dog bite incident. While many dog owners may assume that [...]

Navigating the Maze: Trespassing and Defending Dog Bite Claims in Ontario

The Dog Owners’ Liability Act (DOLA) in Ontario enforces strict liability on dog owners. This means owners are financially responsible for injuries or damages caused by their dog’s bite or attack, regardless of breed or [...]

Understanding Ontario’s Defenses for Dog Owners: Navigating Exceptions to Strict Liability

In Ontario, as in many jurisdictions, dog owners are generally held to a strict liability standard when their dogs cause harm to others. This means that regardless of the owner’s knowledge or negligence, they may [...]

Navigating the Gray Area: Provocation as a Defense in Dog Bite Cases in Ontario

The Dog Owners’ Liability Act (DOLA) in Ontario enforces strict liability on dog owners. This means owners are financially responsible for injuries caused by their dog’s bite or attack, regardless of breed or prior behavior. [...]

Beyond the Bite: Defending Yourself as a Dog Owner Under Ontario’s DOLA

Understanding Ontario’s Dog Owner Liability Laws: The Role of Provocation as an Exception to Strict Liability

In the province of Ontario, Canada, dog ownership comes with a set of legal responsibilities, including liability for any harm caused by one’s pet. However, there are exceptions and defenses available to dog owners under [...]

Understanding Dog Owners’ Liability Act