Remaining objective during the investigation and prosecution is challenging for law enforcement involved in the dog fighting trade. As it is extremely challenging to be able to criminally prosecute many of the situations seen, often the best opportunity to stimulate a change and improve the life of the animal is by the actions of the humane officer during the investigation. The most difficult and dangerous aspect of the investigation is often dealing with the individuals involved not the animals (Arluke, Brute Force). The respondent’s willingness to change the situation is the desired outcome of any investigation; which often means developing an interpersonal connection and encouraging compliance in a non-threatening and realistic manner by the humane officer.
The insight into what these animals have endured as well as being in the actual setting of