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Experts Caution Against Breed-Specific Dog Laws

Juneau Animal Control only labels dogs as “dangerous” or “potentially dangerous” as a last resort.

Two recent attacks have put the agency in the spotlight. Last week, an Animal Control official urged the Juneau Assembly not to adopt breed specific legislation in response to the attacks. An animal behavior expert says that’s the right idea.

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Casey Kelly is a reporter at KTOO in Juneau.