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Owners say Dozer 'slipped out,' report no prior aggression and plan training
Summary
At a Town of Eden hearing, dog owners Zachary and Whitney Lawrence said their dog Dozer slipped out of the house and that they have not observed prior aggression; they said they are arranging training and that Dozer is vaccinated and registered.
Zachary and Whitney Lawrence told the Town of Eden hearing that Dozer slipped out of the house and that they have not seen prior aggressive behavior. Zachary, sworn in, said he was in the shower when the incident occurred and that his 8-year-old son told him "Dozer slipped out when they opened the door." Whitney Lawrence said she "feels horrible that the child got hurt" and stated, "Dozer has never been vicious and has had multiple kids over with no issues."
Owners stressed that Dozer is vaccinated and registered, that they keep the dog inside because he tends to jump, and that they are getting him training to address the jumping. The record shows owners provided information to Melissa on June 9 and that Dozer received vaccinations after a quarantine; Zachary said that Matt and Faye visited to visually inspect the dog on June 5. The owners disputed a history of biting presented by the complainants; the panel reserved judgment and will issue a written decision after private deliberation.
