I provide expert evidence related to the behaviour and/or welfare of dogs, cats and rabbits in civil and criminal cases, including in respect of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, the Animals Act 1971 and under sections 3(1) and (4) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. I also assess the behaviour and welfare of school dogs, and of animals whose owners are applying to adopt or foster children, or where there are child or vulnerable adult safeguarding risks. I am a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (assessed by CCAB-Cert Ltd), a Full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, a...

Shaun is a Canine Clinical Behaviourist and Dangerous Dog Specialist Consultant available to support Legal Counsel in any dog-related matters that may fall under the auspices of the following legislation: • Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 • Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Act 1997 • Dogs Act 1871 • Antisocial Behaviour Crime & Policing Act 2014 • The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 • Animal Welfare Act 2006 • Guard Dog Act 1975 • The Animals Act 1971 We provide support by conducting the following: •...

In October 2016, I attended a Dog Legislation Officers course run by Merseyside Police which was conducted by accredited and acknowledged experts in the application of the Dangerous Dogs Act. This course certified me as a recognised Government Dog Legislation Officer. During this course I attended seminars by RSPCA officials and an accredited veterinary expert. After completing this course I became the Dog Legislation Officer and Dangerous Dogs Lead for Kent Police. This role involved teaching dangerous dog legislation, overseeing the county's dangerous and banned breed incidents which involve...