Expert No. 328547 – CA(S)
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Expertise Description: Over 20 years experience in Dog Behavior & Aggression. Expertise includes dog behavior, training, aggression, bite incidents, legislation and legalities (dog law, guardianship and ownership, monetary trusts for pets, contracts, etc.), showing, and dog rescue work. Has covered other animal-related situations, such as cruelty and hoarding, taking bite impressions, evaluating bites, and assessing dog temperament. Certified in Dog Bite Investigation (H.S.U.S.), Veterinary Forensics (H.S.U.S.), Bite Marks & Odontology (A.S.P.C.A. & University of Florida, Gainesville), and Animal Cruelty and Fighting Investigations (H.S.U.S.). Prior consultation and expert witness and testimony experience. Approved expert for cases in Superior Court, Los Angeles, California.
Areas of Expertise:
Representative Litigation Experience:
- Service dog evaluations
- Dog bite evaluation and testimony
- Animal cruelty testimony
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
- case review
- dog bite investigation
- animal cruelty charges review
- temperament evaluation
- dog policy review for corporations
Licenses & Certifications:
| Certified Dog Trainer (APDT, CCPDT) |
| Tester for AKC Canine Good Citizen |
| Chief Tester for the American Temperament Testing Society |
Education:
| Degree | Subject | Institution | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | Animal Policy and Advocacy | Human Society University | |
| BA | English Literature | UCLA |
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
- Service Dog Committee for International Association of Canine Professionals
- Forensic Expert Witness Association
- APDT, IACP, IAABC (training and behavior associations)
- International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association
Other Career Highlights:
| Has written obedience articles for the Rottweiler Quarterly Magazine |
| Active in Rottweiler Rescue |
