Fined dog owners can trade their ticket for an information session

As of this week, dog owners given tickets by Montreal’s canine squad can opt out of the fine if they agree to attend an information session about pet safety.
Craig Sauvé, counsellor for the city’s Sud-ouest borough, said the “trade your ticket” program, which already exists for cyclists and pedestrians, is being offered to people who violate Montreal’s animal control bylaw in an attempt to educate dog owners rather than fine them.
The program is optional, but