A canine expert has caused controversy online after revealing the simple test she uses to determine if a dog is "adoptable". Animal behaviourist Gia Savocchi posted a viral video to TikTok which demonstrated her using a bowl of food and extendable fake hand to "show the difference between a dangerous dog and a safe dog".
The clip begins with the dangerous dog eating his food whilst Gia uses the plastic hand to pet him - then as she goes to grab the bowl, the animal aggressively bites the stick. In comparison, the adoptable dog seems unfazed when she tries to take the food away, and gently steps back.
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