DOG BITES

A dog bite expert can support your case by:

1. Letting the defense know you are serious.
2. Evaluating the dog and owner and videotaping the evaluation. Many jurors feel that the evaluation video is the most powerful evidence they examine.
3. Wound Evaluation - direct evidence of the seriousness of the attack and the dogs intention to do harm.
4. Provide testimony on important areas such as:
   1. Provocation
   2. Landlord knowledge of dangerous propensity
   3. Dogs prior behavioral history
   4. Owner negligence
   5. Proper containment of the dog
   6. Proper handling of the dog
   7. Dynamics of the attack
5. Assist in areas of litigation such as:
   1. Preparing in-depth deposition questions
   2. Securing evidence
   3. Impeachment of opposing expert
   4. Neutralizing false claims made by opposing council
   5. Interviews, investigation, inspection
   6. Revealing weaknesses in opposing councils arguments

CREDENTIALS

25 years direct hands-on experience as canine behavioral consultant and trainer, lecturer, pet columnist, educator and author

• Board Certified Forensic Examiner
• Certified Animal Evaluator
• Has given testimony over 100 times in 18 states