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anine behavior specialists address an array of behavioral issues among dogs including anxiety, fear and dog-ondog agression. In extreme cases, canine behavior specialists must handle the aftermath of a situation in which a child has been severely bitten. One particular case involved a 10-year-old little girl named Ashley and a siberian husky named Duke. Duke belonged to the family’s next door neighbor, who worked long hours away from home. The neighbor lived alone and was absent frequently, during which the dog was tied outside for long periods of time, unattended..
Written by: Diana Nichols Pappert
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The day of the incident was a hot summer day in July. Ashley had a dog at home and was taught by her parents that it is important to properly care for your pets. Ashley was worried about Duke because it was hot outside and he was tied up and all alone. She decided to check on Duke and noticed that his water dish was empty. She approached the dog and picked up his water bowl, which was also out of his reach, and walked home and refilled it. Ashley brought the water back to the