Welcome to BNK9 Assessments
BNK9 Assessments are a partnership pairing Steve Bishop and Paul Nicholls. They collectively have over 60 years experience in the fields of both law enforcement and dangerous dogs.
Both are former Dog Legislation Officers (DLO's) who were permitted by the crown to give expert evidence into the identification of breeds banned by the Secretary of State under Section 1 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. They are also able to conduct behavioural reports for dogs that require assessing under relevant legislation.
Services
Behaviour Assessment
Cases involving dogs going through the complex justice process often require the opinion of an expert in canine behaviour. There are many reasons why an individual dog has acted in a particular way. Here at BNK9 Assessments, we utilise decades of experience combined with scientific and academic qualifications to provide the courts with comprehensive behavioural reports for all dogs facing prosecution under Section 3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and Section 2 Dogs Act 1871.
All of our assessments are recorded and professional photographs taken.
Breed Identification
We are able to forensically examine dogs to establish whether or not they substantially conform to breed standards that would then contravene Section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Breeds or types of dog include:
XL Bully
Pitbull Type
Dogo Argentina
Fila Brasilia
Japanese Tosa