Case Files & Findings

A Citizen reports theft, provocation, and wilful failure to return an item. The Bureau investigates. The Bureau finds the dog was not stealing. The dog was issuing an invitation. The dog is still waiting. The Department recommends the Citizen accept it.

A complaint has been received asserting that without establishing dominance over a dog, the dog will not respect the Citizen. The Department has assigned this to Category 1: Foundational Error.

A complaint has been received alleging that positive trainers do not believe in discipline or setting limits. The Department notes it has received this complaint before. The Department notes it has received this complaint many times before.

A Citizen reports deliberate equipment sabotage during agility training. The Bureau investigates. The Bureau finds the behaviour was not sabotage. It was a joke. The dog checked the Citizen was watching before proceeding. The plan was the dog's.