Court-Defensible Dangerous Dog Assessments
Independent assessments, risk matrices and expert reports for owners, councils and legal teams — delivered to WA timelines and written in WA-consistent language.
When you need us
Declaration issued
A local government has proposed or issued a dangerous-dog declaration under the WA Dog Act.
Risk assessment needed
You need an independent risk assessment with practical management recommendations.
Hearing pending
You require a structured, court-defensible report referencing WA provisions (s.33E declarations).
What we deliver
Every assessment is structured, replicable and written in WA-consistent language so your report is immediately usable.
Incident & records review
Statements, vet notes, photos/video, council correspondence — all reviewed systematically.
Behavioural assessment
Standardised tasks, context analysis, triggers and thresholds evaluated in a controlled environment.
Risk matrix & prognosis
Likelihood × impact analysis, mitigations and a practical management plan.
Written report
Suitable for council decision-making, hearings and tribunals. Clear findings, limits and assumptions.
Council liaison & expert input
Optional attendance at proceedings, supplementary memos and briefings as needed.
Process & timelines
Triage call
15 min — confirm scope, deadlines and evidence to gather.
Assessment
Onsite or controlled environment evaluation.
Report drafting
Structured findings, risk and recommendations.
Delivery
Report issued with a briefing call to walk through outcomes.
If required
Expert attendance or supplementary memo for new evidence.
Why choose AABA
Evidence-based & replicable
Defensible methods with clear limits and assumptions stated upfront.
WA-consistent drafting
Aligns with declaration/authority language (s.33E) to speed council decisions.
Actionable management plans
Practical controls for home and public settings, not just academic opinion.
Calm, fair handling
Reduces reactivity during assessment and increases reliability of results.
Frequently asked questions
Who can declare a dangerous dog in WA?
A local government (or an authorised person on its behalf) may declare an individual dog dangerous by written notice under s.33E of the Dog Act 1976.
What should I prepare for the assessment?
Incident timeline, vet records, photos/video, prior training records, and any council correspondence.
Can you liaise with councils?
Yes. Our reports are designed for authorised officers and we can brief them on request.
Do you attend hearings?
Yes — expert input and court attendance are available (fees apply).
Request an assessment
Contact us with a brief summary of the incident(s), your deadline or hearing date, and any relevant documents. We'll confirm timing and the exact information we need next.
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