The owner of two dogs that savaged a family pet in Berrylands has agreed to a stringent set of conditions designed to keep others safe.

Claudia Arias, 42, of Malden Way, appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday this week.

While not the subject of criminal action she agreed with police that her two dogs, Samson and Honey, should be muzzled while out in public.

The conditions also mean only an adult can walk the two Staffordshire bull-terrier crosses – using a lead no longer than 1.5m – and that if they are sold or given away the police must be notified.

The owner of the bichon frise killed in the attack in Elmbridge Avenue in January said: “From my point of view, what does that do for the victim?

“They keep both their dogs and we’re less one dog, let alone the trauma of the experience.”

Inspector Charlie Aitken, of Kingston police, said: “We, of course, recognise that nothing will bring back the beloved family pet.

“However we are satisfied that all appropriate steps have now been taken to ensure no further incidents occur.”

A man who intervened in the vicious attack, at about 9am on Thursday, January 29, told the Surrey Comet at the time that he had nightmares about the experience.

Liam Blair, 24, of Tolworth, saved a second bichon frise and put one of the terriers in a headlock.

The owner of the pets told the Comet at the time: “I tried to pummel its head and neck to no avail. Next thing, the other dog had crossed over and was attacking [my other dog].

“This dreadful experience I would not wish on anyone, and I am distraught.”