Dog With A History Of Aggressive Behavior Attacks Repairman After Owner Fails to Use Leash

Case Overview

This case involves a repairman that was attacked by a large dog without provocation. The repairman was attacked in the front yard of the house as he approached the front door. At the time of the attack, the dog was unleashed even though the owner of the property knew that her dog had a history of aggressive behavior. An expert in animal behavior and animal husbandry was sought to opine on responsible canine husbandry and the responsibility of owners to minimize the dangers posed by even the most well-trained dogs when off leash.

Questions to the Law Enforcement expert and their responses

Are you able to discuss a dogs' propensity for violence and the proper handling of dogs? Please explain.

I am an expert in animal behavior with 30+ years of experience in rottweiler husbandry and am the owner of one of the country's top show dogs for the breed. From the brief description, I have a good idea of what likely happened here. As dogs are walked in or roam the same area for an extended period, they leave more and more markings, causing them to become increasingly territorial. Because of behavioral patterns like this, it is irresponsible, and often illegal, to leave a dog unleashed in a public or trafficked area. I write about dog training issues and am very much against leaving dogs unleashed.

About the expert

This expert has nearly three 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 earned her BA from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has completed coursework in animal policy and advocacy at the Humane Society University. She also holds certifications in dog bite investigation, veterinary forensics, bite marks, and odontology. This expert has extensive involvement in the field of canine care, especially with Rottweilers and Bully breeds. She is a member of both the International Association of Canine Professionals and the American Pet Dog Trainers. This expert previously served as a radio show host for The Dog Dish, as a magazine editor for The Rottweiler Quarterly Magazine, and as the founding director of Rottweiler Rescue of Los Angeles. Currently, she is a dog trainer and behavioral consultant for an independent consultancy in California.

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