Behaviour does not occur in isolation. Like all complex behaviours, a bite is the product of an interaction between the dog, the environment, the people involved and the events immediately preceding the incident.
Assessing the behaviour without understanding that context can lead to incomplete conclusions about both risk and rehabilitation potential.
Structured evidence, not isolated opinion.
Courts are often required to make decisions with significant consequences for both public safety and animal welfare.
Independent behavioural evidence can contribute to those decisions by providing a structured understanding of behaviour, risk and the practical factors that influence future outcomes.
Behavioural evidence does not excuse unsafe behaviour, nor sensationalise it. Its purpose is to improve understanding which leads to better decisions for public safety, animal welfare and the people involved.
Dog Behaviour & Risk Scotland
Contact
Email: ogjess@outlook.com
Tel: +447505971110
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