In a surprise announcement on June 15, 2011, Jessie Smith, Director of the Dog Law Enforcement Bureau in Pennsylvania was replaced with Lynn Diehl, whose background is in banking. Mike Pechart, Executive Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, stated in an Associated Press article "Obviously, getting the kennels in compliance is a top priority, but there are a lot of other areas in dog law and in general with dogs in Pennsylvania that may have been put on a side burner and really need some attention too." He went on to say that the Dog Law Restricted Account, funded by licensing fees and funds the enforcement of the Dog Law is running out of money. He feels that Diehl's financial background will be vital to the newly created Dog Law Enforcement Bureau.

Former Director Jessie Smith was appointed by former Gov. Ed Rendell to help rewrite regulations for commercial breeding operations in Pennsylvania in 2006. Pennsylvania passed a new dog law in 2008 and since that time, the numbers of commercial breeders in the state have seen a sharp decline. In 2009, there were over 300 breeders; that number is now down to 74. Regulations for ventilation, flooring, humidity and lighting go into effect July 1, 2011. It is unknown currently how this will affect the numbers of the remaining commercial breeders. Smith has been reassigned to the Governor's Office of General Counsel, where she will work with the Agriculture Department.

Pechart says that Diehl was hired for her financial and managerial skills. He feels that her lack of experience in dog law is a plus, as she will approach dog law without a "preconceived agenda." Diehl is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania resident. In a biography released by the Agriculture Department, she was a banking and financial manager for 32 years, primarily focusing on loans and regulatory compliance, and has been a volunteer with community groups dealing with housing and women's issues in the Harrisburg area. Diehl will report to the Executive Deputy Secretary at the Agriculture Department. She is the owner of one miniature dachshund, named Lilly.