With the canine perpetrator safely locked in the back seat of the police cruiser, Const. Amanda Van Troost of the St. Thomas Police read the pooch its rights.

"I'm arresting you for running at large," Van Troost read from a soft-covered book as the dog panted heavily behind her.

She went on to read, "And it's my duty to inform you that you have the right to retain—" but was interrupted by the dog's sharp barking.

"Listen. You have the right to retain counsel and instruct counsel without delay."

Van Troost then stopped the video recording, but not before pulling a sad face at the camera.

Owners whose dogs run loose are subject to a $130 fine.