Denver, CO - Kyle Dyer, news anchor for 9 News, has given her first interview to the Denver Post following an on-air bite by a dog who was featured on television back on February 8.
The tragic incident occurred in the midst of a live broadcast in which Dyer was interviewing Max's owner, Michael Robinson, and a firefighter who had rescued Max from a frozen pond just a day before.
Though many people were highly critical of Dyer following the bite, her statements about what happened in the tragic incident will hopefully put some of that criticism to rest.
The incident which stirred so much controversy took place after Dyer leaned into the 85 lb dog's face.
In that moment, Dyer broke "Rule number One" of proper dog etiquette: Do not put your face directly into the face of a dog who is surrounded by strangers, lights and cameras...especially if you do not know the dog.
The dog, Max, an Argentine Mastiff, snapped at Dyer's face right about the time that it appeared that she was going to kiss his head.
Dog lovers who viewed the footage feared the worst for Max, and they did not hold back with their critical remarks about who they believed was to blame.
But instead of pinning the fault on the dog, Dyer told the Denver Post, that the bite "just happened" and that she holds no ill will towards Max.
In fact, Dyer admits that she was too close to the dog - noting that she simply did not realize that Max felt threatened by her presence.
In watching the original video footage of the bite, it is readily apparent that Dyer did not see what was coming and that Max's signs of discomfort as she invaded his personal space, were missed.
Max is now back at home with his owner and once Dyer is fully recovered, she will be back at work.
Many people wondered (and hoped) if changes would be implemented at the news station in an effort to prevent a similar tragedy from striking again.
Thankfully, it seems that is the case.
As reported in the Post, employees will be able to pet animals on the set, but they don't need to "make a moment" out of it.
In other words - no more kissing on air.
Click here to watch Dyer's interview in full.
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