I can understand the frustration... I've been ticketed for things that I have thought were totally unfair. Once time I was driving people home from work at 3:00 am during a snow storm and was pulled over for no reason other than the fact it was a bad neighbourhood and it was late. After pulling me over and realizing that there was nothing fishy going on, I was given a ticket for pulling into no parking zone. I tried to fight it, but I lost... stupid quota system!
Having said that, in your situation, the bylaw officer was only doing what he is supposed to do. I know one personally, and she IS NOT allowed to give warnings. If word got around that she gave someone a warning, it's her job and ability to make a living that is at stake... and that trumps your desire to play fetch. As for him being a dick... yeah, I suppose he didn't have to be... but you might be surprised at the amount of abuse and ridicule they get from their jobs.
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