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A veterinary nurse has been fined after considered one of her Australian Cattle Dogs bit an eight-year-old youngster.
Elgin Sheriff Court heard that the pet owned by Rachel Roberts escaped from her backyard through the night of July 16 final yr.
The canine, which is known as Dinky and was born deaf, then bit the teen who lived close by on Well Road, Buckie.
Procurator Fiscal Karen Poke stated: “The boy was enjoying within the backyard of his personal home.
“His mom, who was inside, noticed the canine charging in the direction of him.
“The canine bit him on the left hand and would not let go.”
The court docket was instructed that Dinky ran off after the lady opened a window and shouted at him.
It was acknowledged that the incident lasted about 15 seconds.
The youngster was taken to hospital with a puncture wound that measured about 2cm by 3cm.
The defendant works for the Seafield Veterinary Group and is the proprietor of three Australian Cattle Dogs.
Defence solicitor Iain Maltman acknowledged that, following a civil court docket case, his shopper had already paid £2000 in compensation to the teen’s household.
The lawyer added that she had since moved to a extra rural location at Nether Dallachy, the place her dogs have a play space that is surrounded by a 5ft-high fence.
Mr Maltman additionally commented that deafness is sort of a typical affliction within the breed, that are also referred to as Blue Heelers.
He stated: “The canine grew to become overexcited for some purpose.
“My shopper has grown up with dogs within the family. On the day in query the gate had been left open earlier than the dogs have been let outdoors.
“She acknowledges that this was her fault and she or he apologises for her mistake.”
Roberts, who’s aged 27, admitted a cost of permitting her pet to be dangerously uncontrolled.
Sheriff David Sullivan ordered that the canine, which is now aged 10, needs to be muzzled every time it is outdoors.
He additionally imposed a £220 superb.
