But a British association of veterinary surgeons bravely spoke out for the dog's just treatment, pointing out that it was human training that caused the dog to have a completely attack-oriented nature. In addition, the owner was fully aware of the dog's personality, but did not take any precautions. Therefore, the dog should not be killed. On the contrary, it is the owner who should be punished with imprisonment.
但英國獸醫協會挺身主持公道，為狗兒仗義直言，指出是人的訓練才導致狗充滿攻擊性，加上飼主明知狗的個性，卻未加以防範，因此不應殺狗洩恨，反而是畜主應受到監禁懲罰；狗兒則被處以結紮，以防止不穩定、易攻擊人的性情遺傳下去，造成更多傷害。