New Zealand Dog News

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June 26, 2007

Aggressive dogs to live, owner to pay

A Timaru man's dog was spared destruction yesterday, but its behaviour has cost him more than $3500.

And that's a lot of dog training he should have invested!

Timo was fined $1250, ordered to pay $200 in solicitors' costs, and $2280 in reparation (impounding fees).

The town must be happy with that! $2280 ... now that's what I call expensive dog-sitting!

An order for the destruction of the dog was sought, but Judge Strettell declined to do so, although he said he had no doubt it would now be registered as a dangerous dog.

The court heard Timaru District Council animal control officers received a call from people unable to get to their vehicle because of the aggressive behaviour of some dogs.

In a shared driveway they found two American pitbull terrier cross dogs, one white, and one tan, with two pups. Both adult dogs were barking and growling. The tan dog lunged aggressively towards the dog control officer, who fended her off with a lead. MORE>>

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