Canine behavior expert witness with 20 years of experience in canine behavior, dog attacks and bites, dangerous dog matters, fatal dog attack analysis, animal abuse investigations, animal crime investigations, animal protective services, fighting dog rehabilitation, obedience dog training, hunting dog training, shelter code violations, shelter operations and management, national policy development and implementation, and veterinary forensics. They have 13 years of expert witness consulting experience, including deposition and court testimony experience, and they have served as an expert witness in local, state, and federal courts. Their case work includes dog bite and dog attack matters, dangerous dog determinations, fatal dog attacks, police shootings involving dogs, cruelty investigations, and criminal homicide matters involving dog attacks.

For matters involving canine aggression, dog bite investigation, fatal dog attacks, animal cruelty, shelter operations, animal control practices, veterinary forensics, law enforcement dog encounters, or dangerous dog determinations, they provide analysis grounded in canine behavior, evidence review, investigative procedures, animal control practices, and human-dog interactions. Their consulting work has included assistance to investigative agencies and law enforcement on animal behavior and legal animal issues, including on-scene investigations and criminal homicide investigations involving dog attacks.

Their background combines canine behavior analysis, veterinary forensics, animal control operations, shelter management, law enforcement experience, and dangerous dog evaluation. They have trained animal control and police agencies on animal issues, dangerous dog cases, criminal cruelty investigations, police encounters with domestic dogs, and proper and proportionate use of force. Their experience also includes shelter operations, adoptions and placement, behavior and outreach services, investigation and enforcement activities, municipal code violations, civil enforcement of state statutes, animal fighting cases, dangerous dog findings, court case preparation, and evaluation of dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs.

They hold a PhD in Veterinary Medical Science, a Master of Science degree in Veterinary Medical Science with a specialization in Veterinary Forensics, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Their credentials include Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed, Certified Animal Control Officer, Certified Euthanasia Technician, American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and American Kennel Club Temperament Testing Evaluator. Their professional involvement includes the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, International Veterinary Forensic Science Association, International Society for Animal Forensic Science, Council for Certification of Professional Dog Trainers, National Sheriffs’ Association, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Animal Behavior Society, Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and Animal Behavior Management Alliance.