Dog Bite Expert Witnesses

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Dog Bite expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including personal injury, premises liability, veterinary medicine, and animal behavior. Some of the most common specialties include canine aggression, bite-force analysis, leash laws, and owner negligence. They can opine on the effects of dog attacks on liability, causation, medical damages, emotional trauma, and long-term prognosis.

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Average Dog Bite Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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  • Deposition Fee $150/hr

    This expert has over 20 years of experience in animal behavior and training. He has extensive experience as a speaker and consultant for solving animal problems and has developed programs for various animals including dogs, cats, and rabbits. He is certified as a trainer and behavior consultant by the International Association of Canine Professionals and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. In addition to operating a pet training academy, he currently serves as the President and Founder of a non-profit that trains shelter dogs for placement with low-income individuals.

    Founder, Pet training academy

    Plymouth,

    New Hampshire

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  • Review Fee $450/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $600/hr

    This highly qualified expert has decades of experience as a certified dog trainer. Her training programs include obedience, protection, agility, scent discrimination and conformation along with repairing abnormal behavior. She has extensive involvement in the field of canine care, especially with Rottweilers and Bully breeds (American Pit Bull Terrier and relatives). She is an active board member of the American Temperament Test Society and the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen program. As the founder of an independent canine consulting firm, she is available for consultation, reviews, depositions and trial testimonies.

    Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant, An Independent Consultancy in CA

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of California, Los Angeles

    Aptos,

    California

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $375/hr

    This highly qualified dog behavior and nutrition expert has 28+ years of experience. Presently, she is the owner of an animal behavior training center, where she applies her extensive experience in canine behavior, training, health care, and nutrition. She has published 7 books, numerous scientific papers, and educational materials for pet owners. Formerly, this expert was a lecturer in Animal Science and at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her BS in Animal Science at Cornell University and her MS at the University of IL.

    Owner, An IL animal behavior training center

    Master of Science (MS), University of Illinois

    Mahomet,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $520/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
    Court Fee $650/hr

    This expert's work includes analysis and evaluation of dog bite case histories, temperament testing of involved dogs, review of veterinary records, development of behavioral arguments, provision of supporting documentation and delivery of expert testimony (if needed). He possesses substantial experience in behavior problem prevention and behavior problem solving, aggression and bite predictor analysis, and dog training.

    Owner and Training Director, A dog training company in NY

    Scarsdale,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This expert rehabilitates canines who have developed undesired behavior patterns, while teaching dog owners to better communicate with their pets. Her rehabilitation program focuses on behavior modification based on body language, verbal and nonverbal cues, and positive reinforcement. Leveraging her communication skills developed through her career in broadcast media, she regularly lectures on canine husbandry, helping owners to avert aggressive behavior.

    Owner & Canine Behavioral Specialist, A dog rehabilitation & training company in NJ

    Somerdale,

    New Jersey

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  • Review Fee $100/hr
    Deposition Fee $100/hr
    Court Fee $100/hr

    This expert has been training dogs and solving the worst behavior problems in the Bay Area for over 12 years. This expert has vast experience with all breeds, mixed breeds, rescues and dogs who will ultimately go on to provide assistance for those suffering from PTSD, as well as mental illness. Over the past 12+ years, this expert has helped thousands of dogs and owners to over come the most serious behavior problems.

    Owner and Trainer, Another Dog Training Company

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), State University of New York, College of Arts and Science at Geneseo

    San Rafael,

    California

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This expert is highly trained in dog training, behavior, and science. He has trained pets professionally since 1992, h two companies eaach of which focuses on scientici study of canines and dog behavior, and has served as an expert and correspondent on various television programs. This expert has won and has coached numerous dog training and behavior competitions.

    Co-founder and Principal Investigator, A canine cognition and behavior company in GA

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of California, Berkeley

    Sandy Springs,

    Georgia

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert is a service and therapy dog consultant. She has been trained and remains current on any changes to the various laws in dog safety and service dog law for over 20 years. She has also played a part in updating Homeland Security/FEMA guidelines in relationship to service dogs and shelters. Some laws that this expert is well versed on include the Americans with Disabilities Act, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act 2008, Air Carrier Access Act March 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 41 Code of Federal Regulations 101-20.311, HUD Fair Housing Act, California Health and Safety Code, Penal Code 365.5, and various other California Laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities who have Service Dogs.

    Founder, A service dog consultancy in CA

    Oceanside,

    California

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  • Review Fee $325/hr
    Deposition Fee $750/hr

    This expert has extensive experience and education on dog training and behavior having authored over five well received publications. She earned an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice at Santa Rosa Junior College. She worked for the Marin Humane Society in California for over 20 years, enforcing animal protection and control laws. She served as a president of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and a member of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Positive Professional Pet Trainers, the Tennessee Association of Positive Trainers, the Animal Behavior Management Association, the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals, and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. The expert launched her own canine training center in Maryland acting as the head trainer, while also furthering her certifications through the Council for Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

    Founder, Owner, and Lead Trainer, An animal training facility in MD

    Associate of Science (AS), Santa Rosa Junior College

    Fairplay,

    Maryland

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What Can a Dog Bite Expert Witness Opine On?

Wound cleaning

Thoroughly clean the bite wound.

Suturing

Stitching the wound for closure.

Tetanus prophylaxis

Administering tetanus vaccine if needed.

Antibiotic treatment

Prescribing antibiotics to prevent infection.

Pain management

Providing pain relief medications.

Follow-up care

Monitoring healing and any complications.

FAQs for Dog Bite Expert Witnesses

What is a dog bite expert witness?

A dog bite expert witness is a qualified professional who evaluates dog behavior, injuries, and liability in dog bite cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex legal and medical issues.

What types of cases can a dog bite expert witness opine on?

A dog bite expert witness can opine on liability, negligence, provocation, breed behavior, owner responsibility, animal control standards, and damages in dog attack and mauling cases.

How can a dog bite expert witness assist in establishing liability?

A dog bite expert witness can analyze behavior, training, and safety measures to explain how the incident occurred and support liability claims in dog bite cases.

What qualifications should counsel seek in a dog bite expert witness?

Counsel should seek a dog bite expert witness with veterinary or animal behavior credentials, forensic experience, case testimony history, and strong knowledge of dog bite laws.

How does a dog bite expert witness evaluate provocation claims?

A dog bite expert witness evaluates provocation claims by analyzing the victim’s actions, dog behavior, environment, and evidence to determine if the dog’s response was a reasonable reaction.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting dog bite expert witnesses?

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