According to her, the incident was a result of years of societal tolerance towards owners who allow their dogs to roam uncontrollably. The veterinarian explained that bites are a manifestation of the animal's natural instinct and it is impossible to completely "untrain" a dog from biting. "We do not know why the dogs bit. Perhaps instinctively they perceived the children as their prey. The fact that two animals were involved in the attack made the situation even more dangerous, as two dogs already form a pack," noted Konopore. According to her, the main way to prevent such incidents is the responsibility of the owners. Dogs should be on a leash or, if the animal is well-trained, remain at a distance from the owner where they can be fully controlled. Municipalities, in turn, need to regularly check potentially problematic areas and ensure that dogs are microchipped and registered. Residents should also know where to turn if they notice an uncontrolled animal roaming. If the local government does not independently engage in catching stray animals, contracts should be made with organizations that can effectively capture them, the veterinarian emphasized. **What will happen to the dogs that attacked the children** Konopore pointed out that the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) will not assess the danger level of the dogs that attacked the children in Cēsis. Since the beginning of this year, the service no longer conducts such assessments. According to the veterinarian, there was no funding for this in the state budget, PVD financing has been significantly reduced, and the previous assessment system proved ineffective. At the same time, the municipal police and the State Police had the right to decide on the seizure or confiscation of the animals. Since people were injured as a result of the attack, the leading authority is now the State Police. The owner of the dogs is obliged to take the animals to a veterinarian and obtain health certificates, which must then be provided to the medical personnel. Konopore emphasized that owners often do not know about this obligation or ignore it. If a dog bites a person, the owner must immediately contact a veterinarian and obtain a document about the animal's health status, including its vaccination. This information is necessary for doctors to make decisions about further medical measures. PVD, for its part, can check whether the animal is registered, vaccinated, and whether the necessary documents are available. According to Konopore, if the dog owner is found guilty in a criminal process and convicted, a decision may later be made regarding the euthanasia of the animals. However, investigations and court proceedings can stretch for years. "The normal solution would have been to seize the dogs immediately. These dogs should definitely have been seized right away, and only then decide what to do with them next," said the veterinarian. She expressed particular concern that the dogs are still nearby the kindergarten. "Once they have been outside and experienced such a 'hunting situation,' they are very likely to repeat similar behavior," believes Konopore. Read more about the incident [here](https://bb.lv/statja/chp-i-kriminal/2026/09/04/sesteryx-vospitannikov-detskogo-sada-riekstins-vo-vremia-progulki-pokusali-sobaki)
