Canine Expert Witnesses

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Canine expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including animal behavior, veterinary medicine, dog training, animal welfare, and law enforcement. Some of the most common specialties for canine expert witnesses also include breed-specific legislation, dog bite cases, service animal regulations, police K9 handling, and animal cruelty investigations. They can opine on the effects of improper training methods, breed discrimination, the impact of environmental factors on canine behavior, the role of dogs in law enforcement, and standards for veterinary care.

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Average Canine Expert Witnesses Court Fees

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $600/hr

This highly qualified expert has decades of experience as a certified dog trainer. Her training programs include obedience, protection, agility, scent discrimination and conformation along with repairing abnormal behavior. She has extensive involvement in the field of canine care, especially with Rottweilers and Bully breeds (American Pit Bull Terrier and relatives). She is an active board member of the American Temperament Test Society and the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen program. As the founder of an independent canine consulting firm, she is available for consultation, reviews, depositions and trial testimonies.

Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant, An Independent Consultancy in CA

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of California, Los Angeles

Aptos |

California

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This expert is highly trained in dog training, behavior, and science. He has trained pets professionally since 1992, h two companies eaach of which focuses on scientici study of canines and dog behavior, and has served as an expert and correspondent on various television programs. This expert has won and has coached numerous dog training and behavior competitions.

Co-founder and Principal Investigator, A canine cognition and behavior company in GA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of California, Berkeley

Sandy Springs |

Georgia

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Review Fee $325/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr

This expert has extensive experience and education on dog training and behavior having authored over five well received publications. She earned an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice at Santa Rosa Junior College. She worked for the Marin Humane Society in California for over 20 years, enforcing animal protection and control laws. She served as a president of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, and a member of the Mid-Atlantic Association of Positive Professional Pet Trainers, the Tennessee Association of Positive Trainers, the Animal Behavior Management Association, the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals, and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. The expert launched her own canine training center in Maryland acting as the head trainer, while also furthering her certifications through the Council for Professional Dog Trainers and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

Founder, Owner, and Lead Trainer, An animal training facility in MD

Associate of Science (AS), Santa Rosa Junior College

Fairplay |

Maryland

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FAQs for Canine Expert Witnesses

What is a canine expert witness?

A canine expert witness is a professional with extensive knowledge and experience in dog behavior, training, breeding, or veterinary medicine. They provide testimony in legal cases involving dogs.

In what types of cases can a canine expert witness be beneficial?

Canine expert witnesses are often used in personal injury cases involving dog bites, animal cruelty cases, disputes over pet custody, and negligence claims against veterinarians or breeders.

What subspecialties exist within the field of canine expertise?

Subspecialties include dog behavior analysis, veterinary forensics, dog breeding standards, service dog regulations, and specific breed knowledge among others.

How can a canine expert witness help in a dog bite case?

A canine expert can analyze the circumstances of the incident, assess the dog's behavior and history, and determine if proper precautions were taken to prevent the incident.

Can a canine expert witness testify about breed-specific legislation or regulations?

Yes. Many canine experts have deep knowledge about specific breeds and can provide insight on breed-specific laws or regulations in court cases.

How does Expert Institute select its Canine expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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