A canine behavior and aggression specialist with more than 30 years of experience, she focuses on the evaluation of dog behavior, bite incidents, and animal-related legal matters, supported by hands-on training and forensic case analysis. Her work includes assessment of severe maulings, fatalities, animal cruelty, and hoarding situations, with expertise in bite mark interpretation, temperament evaluation, and analysis of factors such as training history, environmental conditions, and owner handling. She has served as a consultant and expert witness since 2004, providing deposition and trial testimony across multiple jurisdictions in matters involving dog-related liability and standards of care.

Her background includes extensive experience as a dog trainer and behavior consultant, working with a range of breeds and complex aggression cases, including knowledge of high-risk breed behaviors and evaluation of animal control and investigative procedures. Her credentials include certifications in dog bite investigation, veterinary forensics, bite mark analysis, and animal cruelty investigations, along with roles in canine temperament testing and public safety education. She also contributes to training and outreach initiatives focused on dog behavior and bite prevention, supporting both legal analysis and community awareness efforts. She holds a Master of Science in Justice Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, with additional academic coursework in animal sciences, biology, criminal justice, sociology, and animal policy and advocacy. She is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer–Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), an American Kennel Club Scent Work Judge and evaluator, Chief Tester for the American Temperament Testing Society, and a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, reflecting extensive expertise in canine behavior assessment, temperament evaluation, and public safety.