About Mike Barnett; owner of Orion Dog Services

Mike works as an independent consultant, behaviourist and trainer for all dog related issues. He has a specialist interest in dangerous dogs and those dogs prohibited under S.1 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, being recognised in the courts as an expert witness in this field.

Mike is the holder of both a Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour and a Level 5 Diploma in Canine Behavior and Training. He is a professional member of the Dog Welfare Alliance, and a member of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers. He is listed with both the National Expert Witness Agency and the UK Register of Expert Witnesses and his expertise has been called on many times in courts up and down the country. Mike is regularly called upon to examine dogs for behaviour and also to ascertain if they are banned breeds under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

Mike has served as a full time Dog Legislation Officer on a Joint Force Dangerous Dogs Team and prior to his retirement had been involved in a great number of dangerous dog and prohibited breed cases. He has examined Pit Bull Terriers, Dogo Argentinos, and the Japanese Tosa.

Mike has given interviews to national radio organisations and been quoted in numerous media outlets on matters relating to dangerous dogs.