Dog behaviour expert witness · Scotland · UK · Ireland
Nanci Creedon M.Sc. provides clear, evidence-led expert opinion for solicitors, courts, insurers and dog owners involved in dog-bite, dangerous-dog and other canine behaviour proceedings in Scotland, across the UK and in Ireland.
For solicitors
Nanci can review case papers, assess relevant behavioural evidence, examine the dog where appropriate and prepare a structured expert report addressing the questions within the letter of instruction.
Discuss an instruction →For dog owners
If your dog is involved in a pending court case, a dangerous-dog allegation, a bite incident or a dispute about behavioural risk, contact us promptly. Nanci can explain whether expert behavioural evidence may be relevant, but your solicitor must normally provide the formal instruction.
Tell us about your case →Areas of instruction
Behavioural analysis of the circumstances, antecedents, warning signals and factors that may have contributed to an incident.
Independent assessment of behaviour, temperament, management options and evidence relevant to present and future risk.
Opinion on canine handling, training, care, welfare and professional standards where these issues are relevant to a case.
Review of case materials, structured written reports, conferences with legal teams and court attendance where required.
How to book
Include the parties, court or jurisdiction, hearing date, key deadlines, allegation and the broad question on which behavioural opinion may be required.
We will confirm whether Nanci can assist, the likely timetable and whether an assessment of the dog or further documents are required.
For court evidence, the instructing solicitor normally agrees the questions, scope, fees and timetable before substantive work begins.
UK & Ireland coverage
Nanci accepts enquiries from solicitors and dog owners across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Initial case review and legal conferences may be completed remotely; dog assessments and court attendance are considered according to the case, location and timetable.
Scotland & wider UK
Based in South Lanarkshire, Nanci considers instructions involving dog bites, alleged dangerous behaviour, risk assessment, handling and canine welfare throughout Scotland and elsewhere in the UK.
Republic of Ireland
With long-established professional roots in Cork, Nanci also considers instructions from Irish solicitors and dog owners where independent canine behaviour evidence may assist a case.
Frequently asked questions
An expert witness applies specialist canine behaviour knowledge to the evidence in a legal case and provides an independent opinion within the scope of the formal instruction.
Yes. Enquiries are considered from solicitors and dog owners in Scotland, elsewhere in the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Remote case review may be possible, while assessment and court attendance depend on the location and timetable.
Yes, particularly where a hearing or deadline is approaching. For expert evidence, a solicitor will normally need to provide the formal instruction.
“My role is to translate canine behaviour science into an independent, practical opinion that assists the court.”
Nanci is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist, published dog-bite researcher and experienced dog behaviour specialist working across the UK and Ireland. She has advised the Irish Parliament, contributed expert commentary across national television and worked with complex canine behaviour cases throughout her career.
All enquiries are considered on their individual facts. Expert evidence is independent and subject to the applicable duties of an expert witness. Contacting Nanci does not replace legal advice.