On October 11, 2026, reporters from La Presse, including Caroline Touzin and Martin Tremblay, spent a day following a municipal canine investigator named Gilbert as he responded to reports of dangerous dogs in Montreal.
The City of Montreal operates a specialized unit that deploys trained dogs and their handlers to evaluate animals flagged as potential public safety hazards, conducting on‑site assessments and determining appropriate actions.
The shadowing provided a direct view of how complaints are processed and how the unit contributes to managing dogs considered risky to the community.