Suspended sentence for owner of attack dog

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girl, you were more concerned about Rocky and the impact on you and your family.

"It was selfish behaviour and behaviour you should be ashamed of. But it was a quick bite and I am satisfied it was snapping rather than the dog taking hold and mauling.

"And (having heard the expert evidence) I am satisfied that Rocky does not pose a danger to the public. This was not an incident out of the blue without explanation and (concerns) the behaviour of children around dogs."