Iowa Practice - Dog Bite Deposition Questions
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Many times our firm is called into to assist or to try the case as first chair. We are available to assist as requested. We don't take every referral but when the fit is right we jump at the opportunity to assist. Here's a practice tip that you can use.
Listed below are some questions you can ask the dog's owner in a deposition. Then I suggest you submit the answers on the quiz and you may just find your expert witness.
If you wish to see what I'm talking about then either click on the link above or copy and paste this link into your browser. ( http://66.179.185.139/page.cfm/ID/3/BehavioralQuiz )
Read on... and good luck!
Fill in the answers based on your dog's behavior, then hit "submit" to fetch the score.
Based on the total points, your dog receives a grade A-F.
When the doorbell rings, does your dog bark and/or run to the door?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does he demand attention by asking to be petted or to play?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog ignore you when you call him to come?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does the dog jump up on visitors (and sometimes you)?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does he exhibit destructive behaviors, i.e., ruining furniture, etc.?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog attempt to escape from your house or yard?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog have housebreaking accidents in the home?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does he chew on items such as shoes, children's toys, trash, etc.?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog play too roughly with children and/or adults?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog bark while outside, at passers-by, or just about anything?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
When left alone, does your dog show signs of separation anxiety?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does he dig holes in the yard?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog show unusual behavior or anxiety at the vet hospital?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog "steal" items, such as food from counters or tables?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
When in a "stay," does he leave the stay before being released?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog show any aggression toward other dogs or people?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog run up the stairs and/or through doorways ahead of you?
Yes
No
Frequently
Does he walk ahead of you or pull you when on the leash?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Does your dog mouth or nip people's hands, arms, or feet?
No / Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
Has your dog ever bitten a person or another dog?
No
Yes
