Answer: Since you do not have any records to prove he was vaccinated for rabies, you should contact a local lawyer as soon as possible. Remember that what you say may be used against you later if a legal or civil action is taken. Most often, dogs bite people when they feel threatened in some way. Since her rabies vaccination was not current, animal control will take her and lock her up in an animal shelter for quarantine. You will need to show proof of your dog's. All you can do is ask and offer to pay for medical expenses; there is no way to force a person to sign a release. info. any suggestions would be really helpful. I told the waiter not to pet him near his neck or face area, but she proceeded to do so. You need to teach your dog not to jump up, though, so read https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Dog-Training-Tips-Jump for some simple and sure methods to teach your dog not to jump up on kids. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on March 04, 2018: LA, as long as your dog did not bite her, and only her dog, you should have no trouble. Unfortunately you will have to get an attorney, even if the dog was at a boarding facility. If the dog was just jumping up to say hello, she will probably not even worry about it. If the woman decides to sue, your lawyer can handle that immediately. If this happens again though your dog will be taken away. What should I do now? Question: Will my service dog be traumatized by a ten-day quarantine? Answer: There are a lot of possibilities. The same thing happened when I lived in the city of Columbus OH, a golden had mauled my next door neighbors daughter (their dog) and the police and AC would not remove the dog from the property. 3 hours later Police came to my house and accused my dog of bitting him when he tried to break up dog fight. If your dog has already bitten someone in one of those states, or if you have been stupid enough to train your dog to be aggressive, the penalties are going to be a lot harsher. Jacqueline Nava--I would definitely talk to the dogs owners first. My granddaughter has been playing with him and even leading him around with her outside. That dog was put down, and the necessity of the act nearly ended my wife and her friend's friendship. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on July 21, 2020: Dave, not really. The boarder said there was no blood, and no "attack" or aggression before or after the incident, but the owner's attorney is demanding our homeowners ins. What will happen? I live in Michigan USA and don't know what the shelter will do to him, will they do to him. Can I sue the neighbors because their son was a cause of this my dog never bit anyone before? Even though paramedics and law enforcement is labeling it as an accident and not requiring anything to be done, my stepbrother who is my niece's dad is demanding I put my dog down. I don't allow my dogs except under special circumstances to visit with our friends and I know that I can have my eyes on them. If I were in your situation I would call animal control and ask them. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on July 14, 2018: Kris, it depends on the state or locale where you live, but yes, you and the dog are still responsible. Please help. My question is this, do i need to worry? This was the first time walking these dogs and the owners did not make me aware of an aggressive behavior towards people. Personally, I doubt that this was the first time that the dog showed aggression of this nature - it may simply have been the worst. Question: Is the one bite policy in Washington state? The man had no visible injuries when we left park. He usually just barks at strangers; this is his first time biting someone. You may or may not be legally ordered to cover the victim's medical expenses. Can you believe that? Why and what will happen to the dogs now? Question: My sister had a classmate over to do a project. If the owner and dog cues are appropriate you can, crouch down or turn to the side. We live in North Texas. No matter how minor the bite is, the victim should seek medical care. Even if finances are tight (since you mentioned the cost of the fence) you must do this, as the potential is going to be much worse if you do not get an attorney. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. I won't set them up to fail is basically what I mean. Question: Do I have to put my dog down because he bit a family member? Just saying. Question: I have a friend that is a vet tech that cuts my dogs nails at my house. But this day that my 3 year old daughter got bit in the face near her lip it was because of my fault I left the baby gate open and the dog ran upstairs to the room where we were staying in and my daughter was sitting on the bed watching TV eating her fries I didnt visually see it because I was downstairs washing my sheets that the dog had pissed on when he was up their. Question: My half Akita shepherd bit the Veterinarian when he came out to administer a rabies shot. Can someone help. Now, she has bitten a nine-year-old that has been threatening her right before getting her rabies shot. Some dogs bite because they feel trapped by a human's inappropriate attempt at affection. If you do not hear from him again, that is probably for the best. My dog bit my step daughter after an altercation with her father raiswd voices and pushing and hitting.my dog ran out of his cage and punctured her leg 4 times 2 deep 1 with fat hanging out.she went to the hospital they cleaned wounds paper stitched them and she had a tetanus jab.my dog was secured in his cage straight aftet incident never hurt anyone before apart from playful nipping hes an american cross english bulldog boistrous but loving .ahe had no problem with y dog before and been around children from day one and adults no problem now ahe is bacl up hospital thinking she has an infection the bite was 2 days ago she had antibiotics aswell .will i lose my dog or be put doqn i dont know what to do. I left my gate open and my neighbor got to close to my chained pit bull. Question: My dog nipped someone while he was on leash. My wife was attacked by her best friends Chow, whom she had known for years. Avoid laying blame or getting defensive. Answer: If the vet tech has reported the bite and gone to the hospital, then animal control will take your dog and keep him for a quarantine period. Their owner put her foot between them, and got bit. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on January 04, 2018: Angie, it depends on where you are. Of course, this is the last resort. What should I do? My friend got a little cut on his lips and got two stitches. It is their legal responsibility to cover your daughters ER costs, and if you do have to sue to get them to pay it is going to cost them a lot more and they may end up losing their dogs. As mentioned, dogs can bite people after feeling threatened in some way. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on April 11, 2020: Julipp, normally I would say that they can use that opportunity to seize your dog. Some states have a rule that says that the dog owner will be held liable for injuries caused by the animal only if the owner knew (or should have known) about the animal's dangerous or vicious propensities. In some states they will be declared dangerous dogs, and if a bite happens again the dogs will be taken away and euthanized. I do not understand your comment about being forced to fill out a bite report. One day my sister decided to bring her boyfriend to the house, both of the dogs were chained up, the guy wanted to pet them and the aggressive dog attcked him and bit his hand unfortunatley we had to take my sisters boyfriend to the ER because the wound was severe. They told me to put her down I had 24 hours to do so. You may be setting yourself up for a lot of heartache. If you are a renter it will be difficult to find a place, and if you own your home insurance will be more expensive. Question: My brother's dog jumped on to the mailman and scratched her leg a bit, but no skin was broken. If your dog's rabies vaccination is expired, city law allows them to take your dog away and charge you for quarantine. The owner of that dog claims he bit her dog but if I not believe that happened from what I and another neighbor witnessed. I just relocated to Texas about 3 weeks ago && Im staying with a close family member. Boxers are sweet dogs and she is lucky to have a good home. You and this site have been amazingly helpful and have taken some of the stress off of me - thank you so much!! You did not explain if he is family, if he is a child of friends, if he is just a neighbor, etc. Here is a link to some more info that may be helpful. We've updated our Privacy Policy, which will go in to effect on September 1, 2022. The dogs will most likely be taken away from you to quarantine, and rabies vaccinations status will have to be proven to get the dogs back. I don't want my dog killed. I have been reported but all my dog did was sniff at her dogs which then started yapping and some lady started screaming. If he does not you should not release your dog to him. I think back to the time he bit me and he was on some kind of medicine and I wondered if that caused it to happen since he seemed to be better after I stopped the medicine. Even with it being deemed an accident, will animal control order me to put him down because my brother demands it? Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on September 09, 2018: Tracey, little kids tend to do that when no one is looking. I never want one of my dogs to slip up and change everything so they stay our pets and I don't have to worry about any problems. If the person has medical expenses, you should pay. I doubt they would have any chance of winning but you would still need some help in court. If the dog was jumping up to bite, then the mail carrier might report it, and your mail service can be cut off. The period will likely be longer if the rabies vaccination is not current. I was parked in a public parking lot and had my 8-year-old Labrador with me that has never been aggressive before. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on January 06, 2018: Jessica, personally I would not want that person as a friend. I can only refer you to a site: http://www.dogspin.com/new-york-city-pet-law/. A hassle, and an expense, I know, but this is a bad situation she has gotten you all into. What kind of BS is that? I can not find a copy of her rabies vaccine so they have to hold her. Answer: You should just update her rabies vaccine since you do not have any proof of the last vaccination and the titer will not protect your dog from the legal system. Sadly, in some cases major aggression cannot be reversed and the most humane thing to do is euthanasia. Thank you, its pretty awful, no matter how you look at it. Most importantly, dog owners must be responsible for their dogs. If you have a minute take the time to read this article: https://pethelpful.com/dogs/proving-your-dog-is-no We had pizza delivered (contactless). Do you have any proof that he was harassing your child? Does he believe that he is in charge and feels like he needs to protect you? Since you are in the US this is the best site I have found for looking for an attorney for animal law https://aldf.org/article/what-to-do-if-your-dog-is Also in the US, dogs are considered property, so if you are looking for an attorney any of them that deal with property law can handle this (although personally I would want an attorney that is more familiar with dog bite law.). If that is the case I would sue the woman who stabbed my dog! No wonder the dog bit. Hello, I have two German Shepherds a girl and a boy, one of them is aggressive than the other. Dr Mark (author) from The Atlantic Rain Forest, Brazil on March 17, 2019: I cannot give you legal advice. I live in Ct can he legally do this? How traumatic for your daughter. Because my dog is so strong, it killed the smaller dog instantly. Help the bite victim wash the wound thoroughly with warm, soapy water. If you are able to take him for a walk in the future, you need to walk your dog with a basket muzzle. Went outside to get pizza and as i was trying to get back into the house, my dog got out and approached the delivery girl. This article is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge. what can i do to make him used to other people touching or hugging me and entering my space??? Socializing my dogs is almost impossible because of being so rural. My dog is afraid of big trucks passing by . Take steps to prevent yourdog from biting again. And. If your dog was not current on his vaccinations the police and animal control will probably come to your house to take your dog to a shelter. Am I responsible? I do hope she recovers both physically and mentally. Answer: Yes, but the potential penalties vary state to state. Does Your Dog Have Possession Aggression? Laws may require that your dog is euthanized if your dog is considered "dangerous," if the injury was very serious, or if a fatality occurred. He was happy and playing. My pitbull mix was in our yard, my daughter in law and granddaughter came into the yard. My granddaughter was playing around with him and then I did not know what happened to cause him to bite, but I think she has been teasing him all day . Certainly. If an owner is not present, do not go near the dog. Also, my husband wants to crate her all night over this. I got a call from Animal Control and they will not be declaring my pup a dangerous dog, so that is good news. Now the landlord wants to get rid of my dog. If you do, the court will be a lot more likely to support you, and not that person. It Could Be a Health Problem, Top Tips for Training Adopted Dogs and Puppies, 7 Aggressive Saltwater Fish and How to Keep Them. I am a dog walker and one of my clients dogs bit a lady on a walk she had stopped to say hi and one of the dogs was sniffing her and then she started to turn away and he bit her ankle. This is going to cost you a lot more than the fence would have. If you are in the US there are more cases but still very little. They are paying for everything, and have been with them literally every step of the way. "I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. You already knew that the dog was dangerous since it had bitten in the past, even if it was not reported, and the woman might sue because of the damage to the little girls face. Question: Someone came into my property and harassed my child and dog, so my dog bit him. Washington state does allow the one bite policy. If the dog has bitten before, he may be declared a dangerous dog and can be put down. I left the window half down and ran to drop a package off at the UPS store. Some girl was walking her dog out without a leash! How can I go about getting my pitbulls back? The following conditions typically apply in dog bite cases: The dog bite victim may choose to press charges or file a civil suit against you. Any idea on what mightve happened? Offer to contact a friend or family member for the victim. She should not call animal control so the dog will not be in any jeopardy. Startling a dog, such as waking one up or a child suddenly approaching from behind, can provoke a dog bite. Answer: I do not think so. I'm in Missouri and didn't see it happen; He is nine-months-old. my dog bit my daughter but the dog didn't drew blode. 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