The Dunedin City Council has been accused of being inconsistent in its approach to dog control. The council has been criticized for its handling of the dogs, particularly after the alleged attack on sheep and swans. The council’s decision to classify the dogs as “menacing” has been met with strong opposition from the dogs’ owner, who believes the dogs are not dangerous.

The evidence presented at the hearing included a video recording of the incident, a witness statement, and a statement from the farmer. The video recording showed Charlie, a 14-month-old Labrador retriever, following and a search ensued. The witness statement described the incident as a “dog attack” and the farmer’s statement corroborated the witness’s account.

A couple was walking their dogs in a park when they noticed a dog, River, was being harassed by another dog. The couple intervened and tried to separate the dogs, but the other dog was aggressive and bit River. The couple then called the council, and an off-guard dog ranger took the dogs to the pound.