I have a diploma with merit in ‘canine aggression’. Part of my examinations are to assess a dog’s temperament and to give an opinion as to whether the dog “would be a danger to the public” which is to assist the court post-conviction.

I have assessed dogs of all breeds and sizes including Akita’s, American Bull Dogs, Border Collie’s, Boxer’s, Dogo Argentin’s, German Shepherd Dogs, Jack Russell’s, Mastiff’s, Pit Bull types, Rottweilers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and cross breeds.

Areas include:

Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (section 1) – expert witness (identification prohibited breeds and temperament).
Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (section 3) – expert witness (behaviour).
Dangerous Dogs (amendment) Act 1997.
Dangerous Dogs exemption scheme 2015.
Dog Domestic Management Assessment (risk assessments).
Dogs Act 1871 (section 2) – dogs dangerous out of control.
Animal Welfare Act 2006 – needs of a dog.
Animal Welfare Legislation.
Dangerous Dog Legislation.