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It seems there was plenty of prior aggression

On CTV News tonight Bill Good did an interview with Gary Gibson of Custom Canine. He said the yard where the dogs were kept is a perfect example of the kind of situation that turns a dog aggressive. He talked about the size, the exposure, and the threat dogs feel when alone in a yard. They bark at anything that goes by, and when they get a reaction of the threat running away, they feel more secure, and they learn that their aggressive behavior scares away the threat. The lawyer who Shenica's family is using, will be using Gary's testimony and expert opinion, as part of their case.

A group called Dickens Community Group (Tim was their spokesman) had several typed pages of written and carefully documented complaints they had made about these dogs. Nothing was ever done. It sounded like the complaints were made to a community police office, and that office can't even find the records, due to a very poor filing system.

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The SPCA waffles again......
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AAS did the research and warned this would happen
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Ltr to Mayor Campbell, #13: Research shows...
Ltr to Mayor Campbell, #14: Set the example
Ltr to Mayor Campbell, #16: An actress speaks
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More warnings: the Vancouver Courier
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Lions Bay has a bylaw that bans chaining
Thank goodness for AAS responding for dogs& people
Vancouver Yard Dogs: Report #1: German Shepherd
Re: Vancouver Yard Dogs: Report #2: Pit Bull
Vancouver Yard Dogs: Report #3: German Shepherd
NOTE: Important statements: Report #3
Report #4: Dalmatian
Pit bull - Is it now being kept in the garage?
Our letter to the Editor: Province
What did Vancouver City council do in 2001?
The new COPE council said it will....
Were the two attacking dogs left for long periods?
Concerned citizen's letter #1
Concerned citizen's letter #2
Concerned citizen's letter #3
Global TV web site news and links
AAS warned City it may be responsible, June 2001
Vancouver City Pound denies prior aggression
It seems there was plenty of prior aggression
Custom Canine are the real experts
agreed....
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City of Vancouver/BC SPCA , both dropped the ball
AAS warned City in Courier article
The SPCA and the City, both culpable
Is the City refusing to tell the White family...
In the same block as the dogs that mauled Shenica
Letter to Rafe Mair, CKNW
Two dogs bit before and terrorized the neighbours
Owners of two dogs cannot be charged - Province
The City should pay, not Shenica and the dogs
Congratulations AAS
Councillor Tim Louis praises AAS's report
Who said what at the Council meeting of Sept 20/01
What if owners just chain their dogs inside?
Do the humane thing and safety will follow
VPD and women who steal dogs
Further research: Public Safety
City of Vancouver Re: dangerous yard dog "Lily"
Vancouver Sun story, Jan 6/02
Will the City hold public meetings on yard dogs?
AAS letters to Councillors Bass and Louis
Sun editorial, Tuesday, January 7/03
were the SPCA and/or pound contacted by police?
Yard dog attack in Alberta

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